What breed are these two hens?

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The two hens I'm talking about are the only white ones and they have black polka dots on them. They aren't broody and one is kinda the "bully" of the flock. Not sure what color egg they lay. I got them with a group of ameraucanas and Easter eggers and a Dominique.
 
They're not a breed. These are often sold under many marketing names, but they are mutts/mixes/crosses. Giving them a name such as Tetra Tints or whatever doesn't make them a breed either. Sometimes they are made intentionally and sometimes they are made by happenstance.
 
The white girls with black spots are probably a common egg laying hybrid, called Austra Whites, or Austra for short. A mix between black australorp roosters and white leghorn hens. They take the amazing laying ability from both breeds and make a more durable hybrid. They may lay lightly tinted or light brown large eggs. A few hatcheries have them available currently. I hope this information helps.
 
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They're mixed breed birds.

One parent was likely a white Leghorn, the other parent--likely something black. They're laying hybrid hens, usually great layers and light bodied.
 

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