We think Rhode Island Red, but no idea on gender... 4 months old

[Ashburtonian]

Hello from Australia, thank you in advance for your help. First timers at this end...

https://imgur.com/dZs6oMF

Cockerel front?

https://imgur.com/4kw0uwz

Cockerel front?

https://imgur.com/rZhXPt7

Pullet left? Cockerel right?

https://imgur.com/qkpjXIR

Pullet left? Cockerel right?

All are approx four months old. Thank you very much

 

[Ted_Harrell]

I think you are right on all the label for your pics, have a nice day....

 

[Ashburtonian]

I also have quite a few Rhode Island Reds and I have a roo that is about 5 months old. He has the most awesome dark almost black color. I have been finding out that he is rather aggressive. I do not want to carry these traits forward to the next generation as well, but I also would love to pass on his color to the offspring. I am torn on whether I should keep him of send him to freezer camp. Good luck with all the males you have....

Whilst we are absolute novices, I would say the behavior and sentiment of both birds is exceptional - both love to be held and do not show any aggression whatsoever. Is this because they are still young? Or perhaps because we have handled and cared for them since they were 7 days old?

 

[Painted Calls]

Mixed breed. Looks like a slow developing cockerel. Very patchy color and what look to be male saddles.

Can you get better pics of the saddle area?

 

[Ashburtonian]

https://imgur.com/efz8f8e

https://imgur.com/LVwnmif

https://imgur.com/c7vmtSG

https://imgur.com/xk6Noln

https://imgur.com/FnWEaUJ

Thanks for your help, we really appreciate it.

@Overo Mare Tagging you here as I had intended to reply to your message.

 

[EmmaRainboe]

Cockerel. Not RIR.

 

[Windrider]

Pretty sure heritage RIRs are a very dark mahogany color, like the OPs birds, not bright orange-red like the ones above. You sure those aren't regular RIR or New Hampshires, Tre3hugger?

 

[Painted Calls]

Pretty sure heritage RIRs are a very dark mahogany color, like the OPs birds, not bright orange-red like the ones above. You sure those aren't regular RIR or New Hampshires, Tre3hugger?

A quality heritage RIR almost looks black they are such a deep mahogany.

I'd say those are NH or Production Reds.

 

[cherrynberry]

Mixed breed. Looks like a slow developing cockerel. Very patchy color and what look to be male saddles.

Can you get better pics of the saddle area?

Agreed. Mixed breed cockerel. Those white shanks and skin are rather interesting.

 

[Ted_Harrell]

I also have quite a few Rhode Island Reds and I have a roo that is about 5 months old. He has the most awesome dark almost black color. I have been finding out that he is rather aggressive. I do not want to carry these traits forward to the next generation as well, but I also would love to pass on his color to the offspring. I am torn on whether I should keep him of send him to freezer camp. Good luck with all the males you have....