What breed? Pics at various ages

[CityClucks]

These were banded as pullets at the local Atwoods. You'll see that they were chipmunk striped when they were little, but their feathers are now coming in solid red. They have yellow legs and single combs.

Three days

Three weeks

Five weeks

 

[Kavellion]

I would say RIR, light brown leghorn cross.

 

[CityClucks]

They came from Ideal Poultry, so they should be a hatchery quality pure breed of some sort. Someone said they thought New Hampshire, but I don't think they are so stripey as babies...any other ideas?

 

[DancingHen]

My RIR hatchery pullets were very chipmunk stripey as babies. I would guess RIR.

 

[akcountrygrrl]

They're most likely production reds. I've found that Ideal is not the best at purebreeds. I ordered some chicks this winter and ended up with single combed wyandottes (supposed to be rose combed) and crested OEGB (OEGs are definitely not supposed to have crests).

 

[CityClucks]

If they are production reds I'll be happy - I want some good layers. I have gotten several RIRs from this hatchery and none of them were striped...but we'll see! Thanks all!

 

[hennyannie]

My feedstore RIRs were striped but not quite as much as these.

 

[lady feathers]

My RIR chicks came from Cackle this year but no stripes on them, I would say production red!

 

[bethandjoeync]

production red ROO

look at those legs!

 

[dutchhollow]

I second the production red roo