What breed are my chickens?

[Courtneyme2003]

My husband got me 3 chickens 12 weeks ago. They were supposed to be turkens-aka naked neck chickens. But they're 12 weeks old and still have feathers on their necks.... so I've come to the conclusion that they must not be turkens, which im not really mad about lol. Just curious if anyone can tell me which breed they may be. One also seems to be a rooster! Then other two hens.

 

[Sagey_7878]

Hey there! I’m going to be a taking a guess and say they’re Dutch bantams! Something that is not a guess is that you’re right, the one in the 3rd image is 200% a rooster! Hopefully you can keep him!

 

[Sagey_7878]

I’ll look through my breed book and try narrow down my thoughts. They’re definitely not naked necks!

 

[AltonaAcres]

Just to clarify, Naked Neck chickens are born with naked necks, as demonstrated by these day old Naked Necks.

 

[Courtneyme2003]

I would def like to keep the rooster but not sure if I'll be able to. I have a RIR rooster and hes a big boy! If these are bantams, this little guy prob wont be nearly as big so not sure how that would work out with the rest of the flock. I have 5 hens over a year as well as the rooster. Then 3 RIR hens that just started laying with 3 pekin ducks the same age. So these will be new to the flock probably in a couple months.

 

[Sagey_7878]

After looking in my breed book, I definitely think they’re Dutch bantams! See photos for Dutch bantams, some background information on them and a look at a naked neck!

 

[Courtneyme2003]

We got them a few days old. My husband picked them out and brought them home to me. I didnt realize they'd have no feathers when born lol. I've patiently been waiting for them to lose the neck feathers

 

[Courtneyme2003]

I think you're right sagey! I appreciate the help.

 

[Alexandra33]

Agreed.....Black Breasted Red Dutch bantam seems right. They're absolutely stunning.

~Alex

 

[Sagey_7878]

I think you're right sagey! I appreciate the help.

No worries!