Rooster? Breed?

[Stephanie8806]

It's feathers are typical for red breeds. The next set of feathers will not show that pattern

Thats what I was thinking. Based on the body and neck feathers, I think the wings will be solid red/brown. Which makes me think isa or some other red/brown sexlink for both

 

[Stephanie8806]

^^^especially since this tub of “RIR” was right next to a tub of isa Browns or red sexlink, can’t remember which because I didn’t want them... And the only other breeds in the store that day were Barred rocks and Color packs, which I got and are definitely developing accurately. I think chances are good that maybe the staff mixed up the signage. Seems more likely than getting the only two randomly different chicks in the barrel. Idk though.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

Thats what I was thinking. Based on the body and neck feathers, I think the wings will be solid red/brown. Which makes me think isa or some other red/brown sexlink for both

A red sexlink would not have that pattern on the wings and would have some pure white feathers This bird is red, calling it a Production Red or hatchery Rhode Island Red are both correct Red Sexlinks are different as they are a specific cross that often includes RIRs. Here is a pic of a Red Sexlink chick (not my own) versus one of my heritage RIR chicks. Notice the pattern differences and how RIRs lack white on the tails and simply have patterned wings That is what yours is!

 

[Stephanie8806]

A red sexlink would not have that pattern on the wings and would have some pure white feathers This bird is red, calling it a Production Red or hatchery Rhode Island Red are both correct Red Sexlinks are different as they are a specific cross that often includes RIRs. Here is a pic of a Red Sexlink chick (not my own) versus one of my heritage RIR chicks. Notice the pattern differences and how RIRs lack white on the tails and simply have patterned wings That is what yours is!
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Thank you! I was fairly certain that these weren’t the same quality as a heritage RIR or a pure bloodline. Production Red or low “quality” RIR is okay by me

I’m definitely curious about the little roo. I don’t think he’s a broiler or meat variety... Although large bodied, he’s proportional and not breast heavy like most meat varieties. I’ll have to see!