What breed is this colorful chick?

[Michael OShay]

Does anyone know what type of breed this one is?

Easter Egger cockerel.

 

[DestinyRosie]

Ok thanks so much! I've had him for a while now got him from a friend of mine and I didn't know what it was I also have another one from them that I'm not sure of but other than that I have silkies

 

[DestinyRosie]

So I figured it out both of my mystery chicks are EE's so I'm really new to this and I'm young so I don't have much experience, are they good egg layers?

 

[junebuggena]

They can be. I have one that lays every day for about 7 days straight, then skips a day. I have one that lays maybe once or twice a week. They are both the same age, and from the same source. You never know what you are going to get with Easter Eggers. That's part of what makes them so fun to have.

 

[Michael OShay]

Ok thanks so much! I've had him for a while now got him from a friend of mine and I didn't know what it was I also have another one from them that I'm not sure of but other than that I have silkies

You're welcome.

 

[ThatFarmerChick]

Please tell me NHs don't have the temperament of RIRs! I have never gotten along with that breed.

I have not been raising chickens on my own for long and I have only had one of each breed. 1 NH 1 RIR. Both girls are friendly, but the RIR enjoys being held and loves to be hand fed. Our NH likes to walk with us, but does not want to be touched. They are both from McMurray. There is a NH breeder that lives 15 minutes from us. I have seen his grand children handle some of the adult birds in his flock. I believe that it depends on the genes and the upbringing of any animal that dictates its behavior.

 

[txflowers4527]

Does anyone know what breed my Sukie might be

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Rhode island red

 

[txflowers4527]

Rhode island red

When I got her I was told she was a speckled Sussex but she hasn't developed any white she is a deep mahogany color with black.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

She is a rhode island red, this is a speckled Sussex