What breed is this 6 month old rooster?

[nicolecordes]

Can someone help me with what breed this rooster is? He was in a brown egg layer bundle from Murray Mcmurray.

 

[HuffleClaw]

Looks like a Barnevelder.

 

[JedJackson]

I agree with HuffleClaw. Barnevelder.

 

[Bigtom Turkey]

Barneverler or penciled rock.

 

[JedJackson]

Bigtom Turkey is right-- I think it is more likely that he is a partridge rock rather than a Barnevelder.

 

[Bigtom Turkey]

Thanks

 

[sourland]

My first thought was Partridge Rock.

 

[HuffleClaw]

The bright yellow legs made me think Barnevelder.

 

[JedJackson]

It could be either. But usually Barnevelders have some black in the hackle that I don't see with this guy. Plus partridge rocks are more readily available. So my vote is with partridge rock.

It's a fine looking rooster in either case.

 

[nicolecordes]

Thanks everyone! I will research Barnevelders & Partridge Rock and see if I can figure out which one for sure. He is a very mellow guy and just gets out of our way when we walk. He does protect his hens, but isn't aggressive with people. Very thankful for that!