Roosters: How Do You Tell An Adult BBR OEBG from a Wheaten OEGB?

[MNKris]

What am I missing? They look identical. I was thinking the wheaten had more of a sun-kissed hackle, but is that always the case? I have 13 roos, 10 are supposed to be wheaten, 3 are BBR. Want to only keep 3 wheatens...

Any help is appreciated! Thanks!

 

[MNKris]

bumping...

 

[ramirezframing]

Might need to ask this on the oegb thread in the breeds, genetics and showing section on the main forum.

 

[juliechick]

Quote from the bantam standard:

" It has long been established that the Wheaten male is an overall lighter colored bird than the BBR. When the Weaten bred male is shown in a class of BB Reds, he has a brighter, more flashy or showy appearance."

I don't know if this helps any. lol

 

[MNKris]

thank you both for your suggestions.

 

[dretd]

Luckily you can cross compare--and this is only for show standard, so if they are slightly off-type it will make it very hard on you:

Head
BBR-Orange-red
Wh-Light Orange

Hackle
BBR- orange, red
Wh- Light Orange

Saddle
BBR- orange red
Wh- Light Orange

Wing Bows
BBR- Deep Red
Wh- Reddish Bay