What Breed Is This Rooster?

[Mtn Cur]

Leghorn.......

 

[punky rooster]

he's not a leghorn they have white earlobes not red like GC or WR

 

[dta115]

From the pics, I am definitely thinking Golden Comet. This roo and a Leghorn (that one I am sure about) were dropped off by my parent's house and left.

I have found a secret to keep them from crowing, so I am going to keep them.

Now, my questions are, what is a Golden Comet, lol? What is it mixed with? Are they fertile? If they are, what can I breed them with for cute chicks?
I have White Leghorns, SLW's, Australorps, Gold Sex Links, one BSL, and one EE.

 

[elieugene6]

Hi, a golden comet is a hatchery sex link chick. Roos white, hens brown. I am not yet sure what chicks would look like with mixes, yes they would then be complete mutts but might be good layers. Golden comets are great layers even in the cold weather. Or so I have heard. Mine were bought from TSC as chicks this past march or april. I will be incubating some eggs from him (hes my only roo) shortly but haven't tried yet. There may be someone on here that could give you a good answer. I am going to be trying some ee comet cross, comet comet cross and some white rock crosses but wont have an answer for you any time soon. Although I would love to hear some input from others.

As to what they are my TSC gets them from Mthealthy hatchery who states that they are the Finest brown egg layers available today. When mature, the Golden Comet pullet is golden red in color, but has some white showing through in her neck and back. Cockerels are white with a reddish tinge and make a 3 û 4 lbs fryers in 11-12.

Found this somewhere else online:

Golden Comets

Golden Comets are not a true breed of chicken but they are a sex linked cross breed. They are specifically designed so that the chicks can be sexed as soon as they hatch. Male Golden Comets are a soft yellow color when they are born and the females are light red in appearance. A cross between a New Hampshire and a White Plymouth rock will give you a Golden Comet bird. This breed has not been given recognition by the Poultry Association.

Weight: Hens 4-6 pounds
Egg Shells: Brown

While they can be used for meat this is not their primary purpose. People who have these backyard chickens keep them for the number of eggs that they can lay. These chickens currently produce most large grade brown eggs found in grocery stores. They have phenomenal laying abilities and make a wonderful addition to any backyard chicken coop.


Given that I wish I had a new hampshire roo. I have two of the white rock hens. I would love to produce more golden comets. They are incredibly friendly and the roos are good keepers. As to fertility they are extremely fertile. I would have to say that out of a dozen eggs I collect there might be one that isn't fertile. Given that there are 12 hens to one roo and free range as well I guess hes pretty busy. lol