What breed is this and can they survive in the wild?

[tlspurli]

I am amateur bird photographer and I spotted these two in a park a while back living with a bunch of geese, ducks and herons. Anyone know the breed? There is a nesting pair of eagles that occasionally hunt in this park so I was wondering if I should be worried for these two.

cheers,
Terry

 

[cavemanrich]

Probably be able to survive in wild, if we would know location. Hawaii is over-run with wild chickens. There are many chickens running feral in LA California area, also.
Florida is also another area known to have feral chickens.
I don't recognize these as any particular breed that I am familiar with. .. They do appear to be Bantam.
Post some of the Eagle pictures if you get a chance.
WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and

 

[tlspurli]

Thanks,

These are near the San Francisco Bay in a park. There are 200-300 birds in this park, so the eagles have a lot to choose from in addition to fish in the nearby waters, so I figure they may have more to worry about with raccoons or coyotes. I've attached photos of the birds I've shot at that park so far.

 

[TheMother]

Awesome pics!
meomsoeswe

Thanks,

These are near the San Francisco Bay in a park. There are 200-300 birds in this park, so the eagles have a lot to choose from in addition to fish in the nearby waters, so I figure they may have more to worry about with raccoons or coyotes. I've attached photos of the birds I've shot at that park so far.

 

[The Happster]

Thanks,

These are near the San Francisco Bay in a park. There are 200-300 birds in this park, so the eagles have a lot to choose from in addition to fish in the nearby waters, so I figure they may have more to worry about with raccoons or coyotes. I've attached photos of the birds I've shot at that park so far.

Those are excellent! Good job.

I would assume those chickens are crosses. They're very young-looking though. Probably only a few months old.
One's a pullet, and the other a cockerel. Actually very sweet to see them together.

 

[BDutch]

Great photo’s

I suppose the 2 are chickens from hobbyists who escaped / set ‘free’ and don’t have the capacity to survive in the wild for a very long time. But it depends on the build/breed or crossbreed. The flighty types that search safe places to sleep - invisible, up in a tree - have better chances.

I don’t know what (cross)breed these young chickens are. But its obvious they have special characteristics like boots/ colour /ornamentals.

 

[tlspurli]

Those are excellent! Good job.

I would assume those chickens are crosses. They're very young-looking though. Probably only a few months old.
One's a pullet, and the other a cockerel. Actually very sweet to see them together.

How long do they take to mature on average?

 

[BDutch]

Depends on the breed /individual chicken but 18-20 weeks is quit normal to lay a first egg. At that age the pullets are mature but still quit young and often almost but not fully grown.

 

[Weeg]

I bout they will survive very long with eagles, coyotes, and raccoons. Chickens are species created by man who are fit for survival within caged areas, not wild parks. Hawaii can home wild chickens, but the predators are not as abundant as here. They would have a much safer life with a good chicken owner, I ADORE you picutres though! I am young and want be a vet and a photographer in the mean time! I am always taking pictures with an iPhone pretending that I have a professional camera LOL! It is very cute that you are looking out for those cuties though!