Rhode Island Reds or Buckeyes?

[Durb99]

These pullets are about 10 weeks old, and 2 were supposed to be Reds and 2 were supposed to be Buckeyes. However, after looking up pictures of what the adult version of these breeds are supposed to look like, I am not so sure I know which chick is which breed anymore. Also, is the Barred Rock a rooster? His/her pics were taken at 8 weeks old.

This is Debbie, who I think is a Red.

This is Dixie, who I thought was a Buckeye, but now seems too light to be one as the adult pictures showed very dark birds.

This is Dolly Parthen, who I thought was a Red, but due to her darker color may be a Buckeye?

This is Amelia Eggheart, and I am not sure what she is.

This is a group shot of them side by side. Dolly, Debbie, and Dixie are on the rim of the pool, and Amelia is on the ground.

This is Alpha, the Barred Rock.

Thanks for any replies, I really appreciate it!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Rhode island reds will have a single comb, buckeye have a pea comb. So check the combs.

 

[chicks are life]

So aperantly red safe more darker and brick shaped with a longer back.normally have single

Buckeyes are lighter and have a shorter back and less brick shaped. Have pea combs

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

Rhode island reds will have a single comb, buckeye have a pea comb. So check the combs.

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Yes, the barred rock is a rooster.

 

[Durb99]

Here are their combs. From what I looked up online of what a single comb vs pea comb looks like, it would appear Debbie is the only RIR and Amelia/Dolly are buckeyes. Would you agree? Dixie's comb isn't coming in much yet, but it looks like it may be a pea comb too, right? Wondering why her feathers are so different from the rest of them though. Is it possible shes not a RIR or a buckeye?

@oldhenlikesdogs @RoostersAreAwesome @chicks are life also thank you for your responses! I greatly appreciate it

 

[Durb99]

Here are their combs. From what I looked up online of what a single comb vs pea comb looks like, it would appear Debbie is the only RIR and Amelia/Dolly are buckeyes. Would you agree? Dixie's comb isn't coming in much yet, but it looks like it may be a pea comb too, right? Wondering why her feathers are so different from the rest of them though. Is it possible shes not a RIR or a buckeye?

@oldhenlikesdogs @RoostersAreAwesome @chicks are life also thank you for your responses! I greatly appreciate it

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[oldhenlikesdogs]

Debbie doe look like your only Rhode island red. Dixie could be a poorly colored one or could be she gets darker as she gets her adult feathers.

@lazy gardener I believe has buckeye, as well @Leahs Mom ,hopefully they will pop in and give their opinions.

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

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Dolly and Amelia look like buckeyes and Debbie looks like a RIR. I'm not really sure on Dixie, she seems to have a slightly different comb then the other buckeyes, she could be a mix or just a poorly bred buckeye.

 

[Leahs Mom]

I think I agree. Dollie & Amelia look like Bucks based on their combs.

Dixie has a totally different feather coloring. I don't know a lot about sex links, but is it possible he/she is a red sex link of some type? Isa Brown or something? (I'm ignorant on those.)