RIR Rooster…. What’s your thoughts?

[peptowishboon]

Rhode Island Red Rooster. Thoughts on this guy?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I'm no expert, but his tail is carried a bit high. He's also a bit light in color. He's a good looking hatchery stock birds, but not show quality. Not sure if that's what you were asking or not. Here's an older thread with a bit of information,

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...d-of-perfection-in-a-rhode-island-red.269461/

 

[peptowishboon]

I'm no expert, but his tail is carried a bit high. He's also a bit light in color. He's a good looking hatchery stock birds, but not show quality. Not sure if that's what you were asking or not. Here's an older thread with a bit of information,

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...d-of-perfection-in-a-rhode-island-red.269461/

Thank you! Thats exactly the info I was looking for.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Here's another link,

https://amerpoultryassn.com/2022/06/rhode-island-red-chicken-with-don-nelson/

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Years ago I had some show quality rose comb Rhode island reds. They were gorgeous birds. Loved the rich dark red. I got mine from a man that was breeding birds for the 4H kids.