What breed is my mystery chick?

[ForFlocksSake]

I posted about this one a couple of weeks ago but now that she’s bigger I’m wondering if anyone can tell me her breed. TSC said Blue Plymouth Rock which is obviously incorrect. She’s about 6 1/2- 7 weeks I’d say, but not real way to know.

 

[JedJackson]

Barred Plymouth rock, not blue.

 

[ForFlocksSake]

Barred Plymouth rock, not blue.

Oh yeah? I thought that but they told me that hadn’t had any barred rocks all season. Is this likely a pullet? I’m really hoping

 

[-Chanticleer-]

Looks like a pullet for now. I’m guessing it’s hot where you are? The comb is different colors in each photo. But a cockerel would be whiter than this bird.

 

[JedJackson]

Oh yeah? I thought that but they told me that hadn’t had any barred rocks all season. Is this likely a pullet? I’m really hoping

One got slipped in somehow. It happens. She's definitely a pullet.

 

[ForFlocksSake]

One got slipped in somehow. It happens. She's definitely a pullet.

If that’s the case I’m actually thrilled. I’m brand new to this but really wanted a barred rock in my flock. I love their feathers.

 

[ForFlocksSake]

Looks like a pullet for now. I’m guessing it’s hot where you are? The comb is different colors in each photo. But a cockerel would be whiter than this bird.

Yes I’m in the panhandle of Florida. It’s 90s every day. I took those photos all together so it wasn’t different days if that’s what you mean. Does heat affect the color of their combs early? I have a RIR that has a slightly pink comb and I’m so worried it’s going to end up a cockerel.

 

[JedJackson]

If that’s the case I’m actually thrilled. I’m brand new to this but really wanted a barred rock in my flock. I love their feathers.

Females are darker in overall color than males, and they also have the green wash over the yellow legs like yours does. Males won't have that.

 

[ForFlocksSake]

Females are darker in overall color than males, and they also have the green wash over the yellow legs like yours does. Males won't have that.

Well then it’s a major win for me! Thanks!

 

[-Chanticleer-]

Yes I’m in the panhandle of Florida. It’s 90s every day. I took those photos all together so it wasn’t different days if that’s what you mean. Does heat affect the color of their combs early? I have a RIR that has a slightly pink comb and I’m so worried it’s going to end up a cockerel.

I’ve noticed when I’m outside watching my birds their comb colors will change and go back to normal, depending on what they are doing. Sometimes it’s a matter of seconds too. Taken same day but when she was relaxing and not running around in the heat went back to her normal color. As long as it stays pink and small you are in the clear. As Jed said the coloring of the feathers and wash down the legs are all female indicators.