What breed and age are my hens?

[ben0125]

Just today we got three laying hens. The person we got them off had no idea. They dont make a sound (Probably because they were just moved). I thought they were Delaware, but I want your opinions

 

[ben0125]

Anyone know?

 

[Pork Pie]

You may have to wait a few hours for some responses. Most of the BYC members live in the US, so most are all tucked up in bed, I guess.

 

[rebrascora]

Need a clearer picture of their comb and legs. There are a few breeds with that colouring. Comb type and leg colour will tell them apart, so a better photo is needed to be sure.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Need a clearer picture of their comb and legs. There are a few breeds with that colouring. Comb type and leg colour will tell them apart, so a better photo is needed to be sure.

X2

 

[ben0125]

Need a clearer picture of their comb and legs. There are a few breeds with that colouring. Comb type and leg colour will tell them apart, so a better photo is needed to be sure.

Will do.

 

[rebrascora]

As regards age, once they hit maturity it can be quite difficult to assess age but a close up of their legs can sometimes give you a clue. Smooth, neat scales will usually indicate a younger bird that has had less time to pick up an infestation of scaley leg mites. Did the seller give you an indication of age?

 

[drumstick diva]

x 3

 

[Gray Farms]

Need close, clear, standing, broadside pictures for accurate determination. Need to see the whole bird, every single different trait is a factor in determining breed.

 

[PirateGirl]

There are a few breeds that have that coloration, I'm not convince they are Delaware because it looks like there is some black places other than neck and tail. The combs are not clear in the pics, but a Delaware will have a 5 point single comb, which I don't think yours have. A columbian wyandotte has similar coloring with a rose comb.