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What Breed? Thought it was a buff orpington but doesn't look like one?

Discussion in 'What Breed Or Gender is This?' started by brendalwelch, Jul 7, 2010.

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  1. Jul 7, 2010 #1
    brendalwelch

    brendalwelch Hatching

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    Does anyone know what breed this hen is? I am attaching one pic of her at 3 days old and one at 2 months old. The feed store said she was a buff orpington but she's looking more like a road island red or some kind of cross (but not quite as dark as my RIR).
    http://diabloviewvet.com/butter.nxg
     
    Last edited: Jul 7, 2010
  2. Jul 7, 2010 #2
    Bantimna

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    Not sure of breed but looks like a hatchery quality RIR.
     
  3. Jul 7, 2010 #3
    barred-rocks-rock

    barred-rocks-rock Can't stick with a Title

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    Its a Red sex link or Production Red. Nice Bird! They lay TONS of eggs.
     
  4. Jul 7, 2010 #4
    gamechickens

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    Quote:agree and def. not a buff
     

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