What breed mix is she?

[NarrawalleeChickens]

Hi all,

Wondering if anyone can offer any ideas on the breed mix of our girl Henny Penny. She is at least 2 years old since we have had her for almost that long and got her as a fully grown bird.

I know she is part silkie (blue ears, 5 toes), but am super interested to know what other breed/s she has in her?

Any help/suggestions much appreciated. She is a bantam sized bird.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

If I had to guess I’d say she’s got some Buff Orp in her

 

[LadiesAndJane]

She looks like what is known as a "Gold Top" in Great Britain. Not sure if they are a known hybrid in Australia, too. They are an intentional hybrid between a silkie and a light sussex.
They come in a bantam version, too
Photo from the internet

 

[TheOddOneOut]

She looks like what is known as a "Gold Top" in Great Britain. Not sure if they are a known hybrid in Australia, too. They are an intentional hybrid between a silkie and a light sussex.
Photo from the internet
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Oh! She does! I’d bet that’s what she is.

 

[NarrawalleeChickens]

Wow, thanks @LadiesAndJane, that looks exactly like her!

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

She looks like what is known as a "Gold Top" in Great Britain. Not sure if they are a known hybrid in Australia, too. They are an intentional hybrid between a silkie and a light sussex.
They come in a bantam version, too
Photo from the internet
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That's an excellent point! I would bet on this!

 

[LabMomma]

Hi all,

Wondering if anyone can offer any ideas on the breed mix of our girl Henny Penny. She is at least 2 years old since we have had her for almost that long and got her as a fully grown bird.

I know she is part silkie (blue ears, 5 toes), but am super interested to know what other breed/s she has in her?

Any help/suggestions much appreciated. She is a bantam sized bird.

Hi all,

Wondering if anyone can offer any ideas on the breed mix of our girl Henny Penny. She is at least 2 years old since we have had her for almost that long and got her as a fully grown bird.

I know she is part silkie (blue ears, 5 toes), but am super interested to know what other breed/s she has in her?

Any help/suggestions much appreciated. She is a bantam sized bird.

I have a hen named Henny Penny too!!