What breed is my cockerel?

SeaPolka

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Aug 25, 2017
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Hi! I have a four month old cockerel I bought a few weeks ago for 50 pence! I love him to pieces but I would love to know his breed. He's already crowing and trying to mount the hens.
He has a fluffy beard and cheeks. And his crest looks awkward as it's fully feathering out. Next to him is his sister who looks so different to him. His neck feathers remind me of a barred rocks feathers?
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Possibly a cream Legbar or cross of that breed, although the hen has a beard, so if she's his full sister then he must be a mix.

Thank you! Was sure he was mixed quite a bit as none of the chicks he came with looked alike apart from three, who also have the cheeks and beard. He's also a very fast growing young man, didn't want some accidental bearded buff Pekins!
 
Thank you! Was sure he was mixed quite a bit as none of the chicks he came with looked alike apart from three, who also have the cheeks and beard. He's also a very fast growing young man, didn't want some accidental bearded buff Pekins!
If you're in Britain they might be a mix of the British version of Araucanas, which have small crests and beards, I believe. There would have to be some barred breed involved too, maybe Legbars or Barred Rocks. In any case, they are pretty birds!
 
Yep, we are in England. My friend said the pullet reminds her of an Araucana but the cockerel confuses everyone who looks. And thank you again :)
 

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