What breed is my rooster?

[Bangarang64]

That is a Black Orpington I'm sure!

This is what I first thought as well !

 

[donrae]

When you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras.

A big black rooster, for free. The chances are much more likely he's a common, easily found breed like an australorp. Plus, he just looks like an australorp. Orpingtons are rounder, have fluffier bums. Black orpingtons are pretty rare and while I'm sure some culled roos are given away, I'd sure think the person giving them away would make a big deal about how rare and special the bird was.

 

[hdowden]

he is a Black Australorp

Black Australorp:

orp:

sumatra (which the op's bird looks nothing like at all)

 

[Prestonsloan12]

he is a Black Australorp

Black Australorp:

orp:

sumatra (which the op's bird looks nothing like at all)

ok he is definitely an australorp!

P.s. are they from Australia? dumb question......