What breed are my Roos

clifford258

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Apr 17, 2013
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Headed to a local chicken show and I'm going to be entering 2 roosters.... I got these two free and didn't get the breed what do you all think they are?
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The black one may be a Jersey Giant, Australorp, or Orpington. Check the bottoms of its feet. If they are yellow, it's a Jersey Giant. If they are white, it could be either an Australorp or an Orpington. These two breeds are hard to tell apart usually in more hatchery-quality birds. When the two breeds are bred to the American Poultry Association Standard of Perfection, the Orpington will be rounder and fluffier than the Australorp. But, I can't tell for sure with this bird.

The other bird looks to be a Buff Brahma or Buff Brahma mix (as the comb isn't quite right for a pure Brahma).

Good luck at the show!
 
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Like Wyandottes7 mentioned, the first rooster could be several breeds. Knowing the color of the pads of his feet should help narrow the breeds down.

The second bird looks like a hatchery quality Buff Brahma.
 

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