What Breed is This?

[FryZee]

Hello to BYC!

First time poster, first time father of chickens!!

My wife and I have moved from Australia to Honiara in the Solomon Islands and since we left our inner city townhouse to a relatively large property up here, I thought that I might get some chickens to run around the place and keep the guards entertained! So on the first weekend I went for a drive and bought a rooster and a hen from a village out of town. It was pretty funny watching these little kids chase the chickens around the village and finally, after agreeing on he price I was the proud father of two feathered friends. Since then I have bought 9 chicks that are growing up at a quite a fast rate. Since the introduction of the rooster to the property, I haven't had to set an alarm clock for the morning as I know when it's 430am every day!

I only have one problem now . . . . not knowing what sort of breed they are, and if they will ever lay eggs. So I thought that I would join this website, and ask the experts!! See image below:

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[BantamFan4Life]

Could you get a more close up picture? That would help a lot.

 

[CCCCCCCCHICKENS]

Could you get a more close up picture? That would help a lot.

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[donrae]

Best I can tell it's a pair, one male and one female. The color looks pretty striking! As far as breed, they're quite possibly not a standard breed we'd find here in the states. I'd ask around, make friends and find out what kind of chickens are local.

edited---they look heavier bodied than I'd expect. Looks like she'd be a good layer and he'd dress out a respectable meal, which bodes well for their offspring.

 

[FryZee]

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Try this one, when I can get the hen out of the mango tree ill take one of her too!!! First World problems!!!

 

[FryZee]

Actually, this isn't my rooster! Leave it with me and I'll get some snaps from the iPad in 5 mins

 

[FryZee]

Let me try again!!!