Red rooster with white tail feathers

[BantamRun]

It's not a breed. It's a barnyard mix. Sometimes, that's just fine. He may well be a "reverse engineered" Red Sex link but that would be idle speculation and even that would be a mix/mutt/barnyard chicken in itself.

If he's a good bird? No worries.

Sorry to keep bothering you but If i might ask what does reverse engineered mean exactly?

 

[Fred's Hens]

Sorry to keep bothering you but If i might ask what does reverse engineered mean exactly?

It's not important, really.

As a breeder, I could "make" a bird that looks like that, is all I'm saying. I have the "ingredients" in the barn.

 

[BantamRun]

It's not important, really.

As a breeder, I could "make" a bird that looks like that, is all I'm saying. I have the "ingredients" in the barn.

Yeah I guess it's not really important. I was just curious. Thanks for the info.

 

[BantamRun]

OK, just for educational purposes.

If you put a gold(red) male (many breeds would work) over a silver(white) female the first gen, ie, F1's would be sex linked, ie the males would hatch out mostly white (with some red tints) while the pullets would be reddish with white tints.

This male is a reverse. So, if you bred back the F1's, a percentage of the F2 would produce cockerels with that look. Orange rusty birds with some white, mostly in the tail section. That would be one way to make a male with that coloration, but not the only way.

Thanks. That was very informative and helpful. I am very new to raising chickens as last year was my first and when I start something I like to learn as much about it as possible. Thanks again for the time and information.

 

[BantamLover21]

It's not a breed. It's a barnyard mix. Sometimes, that's just fine. He may well be a "reverse engineered" Red Sex link but that would be idle speculation and even that would be a mix/mutt/barnyard chicken in itself.

If he's a good bird? No worries.

x3

 

[BantamRun]

Here are the pictures of my red and white rooster I was asking about as promised. Also the second rooster in question is in the second and fourth pictures. Could it be a Buff Orpington or a Chantecler? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[StarMeKritten]

I would guess he's a cross between an Easter egger and a buff Orpington.

 

[mymilliefleur]

It's not a breed. It's a barnyard mix. Sometimes, that's just fine. He may well be a "reverse engineered" Red Sex link but that would be idle speculation and even that would be a mix/mutt/barnyard chicken in itself.

If he's a good bird? No worries.

I also agree. He is a gorgeous rooster though.

 

[mymilliefleur]

Here are the pictures of my red and white rooster I was asking about as promised. Also the second rooster in question is in the second and fourth pictures. Could it be a Buff Orpington or a Chantecler? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.

X2 on what StarMeKritten said.

 

[BantamRun]

Thanks to everyone for all the help. I was given both roosters from a guy who didn't want them anymore. He wasn't sure of anything about them so I was just trying to get some input. They are both very gentle friendly guys. Especially the Buff. Thanks again for the help.