What are they?

[sekeyslaks]

Hi all, I just received 5 "Rhode Island Red" hens that I adopted from some first timers looking to move away and couldn't bring their beloved birds with them.Now 2 of them actually look like Rhode Islands but there are three that I am at a loss about,they are huge and the beautiful patterns in their feathers is mesmerizing to look at.I think they are a cross but I just can't place them! Here are the ones I think are Rhodes.
and the oddball crosses I'm not sure about.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I believe they are all Rhode island red. The darker ones are a more correct color and the lighter ones are hatchery quality. Another option is the lighter ones are older and they haven't molted yet.

 

[Hihamburger]

I agree, they look like Rhode Island Reds, in fact, just like the ones we have. Beautiful chickens with wonderful personalities!

 

[sekeyslaks]

I just don't think so respectfully, they are all 1 yr old and none of the Rhode islands we've had were this big and meaty.Their color is very oddly patterned and light for what I usually expect for Rhode Islands.The previous owners got them from Tractor Supply if that helps determine what they are.They were different colors as chicks from the other two which I don't think you would see from either hatchery or heritage Rhode islands.

 

[Hihamburger]

I just don't think so respectfully, they are all 1 yr old and none of the Rhode islands we've had were this big and meaty.Their color is very oddly patterned and light for what I usually expect for Rhode Islands.The previous owners got them from Tractor Supply if that helps determine what they are.They were different colors as chicks from the other two which I don't think you would see from either hatchery or heritage Rhode islands.

What color were they as chicks?
Could it be possible that they are a red sex link of some sort? (Though, I don't think those typically get big either, but I dunno, maybe)
Edit: If they are a cross, maybe they are crossed with a RIR, but, I would not be able to even begin to guess as to what they are crossed from. Either way, still beautiful chickens

 

[Peppercorngal]

They look like hybrid chickens based off the RIR, red stars, isa browns, cinnamon queens, there are many. They are hearty chickens that lay nice brown big eggs and are friendly. Enjoy!

 

[sekeyslaks]

I never saw them as chicks but the previous owners said they were "brown" as opposed to the other chicks "red". Very descriptive. I don't think they are red sex links,they don't have any white feathers on their back end.

 

[NoFlyBackFarm]

I think the 2 are Rhodies and the other three are sex links.

 

[Hihamburger]

Haha, well, I guess we'll never truly know then, haha. I'd say they're just crosses then, but of what I dunno. Good luck!

 

[sekeyslaks]

oooooohhh waitwaitwait waitwaitwait wait! Could they be Dixie Rainbows? or some other ranger type chickens? I'm looking at Tractor Supply website and they look very close to them!!