This is no BR...I think

[rajzwaibel]

Almost 4 weeks ago we went to the feed store to get 3 barred rock hens. Now that they are older, I don't think that's what we got. I admit I am by no means an expert, but it looks like we have a roo, a hen, and some breed that I don't know of. I'm hoping someone could help me out please. Thank you very much. The first 2 pics are of the questionable bird. The third is of the hen, and the 4th is of the roo, I believe.

 

[RubberChickenLubber]

It looks like the first 2 pics are Austrolorps, and the last 2 pics are br's.

 

[rajzwaibel]

Thank you. Can anyone confirm if the one BR is indeed a roo? I was hoping to not have one, and if it is indeed a roo, I'm afraid he will end up as dinner in a few months.

 

[mangled]

I thought roo when I saw the last pic...

Good luck-
Em

 

[BantyChickMom]

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[teddiliza]

I feel your pain. I have 2 favorite BR type and it looks like 1 of my 2 might be a roo because its comb is bigger, but I haven't given up hope yet!

 

[rajzwaibel]

Oh, my neighbors will not be pleased

Poor guy, maybe I'll find someone who needs a roo and try to give him away first before making him into dinner.

 

[greyfields]

It's really really hard to tell at such a young age. The first two could also be Black Giants. Baby chicks all look very similar at such a young age.

 

[Stormhorse23]

wait on making the diagnosis on the "boy" sometimes, like with my angel, the comb seems to grow to a point and then stop, making a hen! if that made any sense.... :|