What breed?

[Rick589]

What breed is this chicken? TIA

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Hard to say from that picture alone. Could be a Rhode island red or New Hampshire, or even a mix breed. Is it a bantam or standard size?

 

[Rick589]

Hard to say from that picture alone. Could be a Rhode island red or New Hampshire, or even a mix breed. Is it a bantam or standard size?

Yeah, my first thought was a New Hampshire but I really have no clue. I based this on a search but thought I best ask experts. No I don’t think it’s a bantam. The pic is actual from an auction and I’ve been looking at using this auction as a source for more chickens (no inadvertent roosters). Of course this made me realize that, outside of BO’s I really am weak on chicken breeds.

 

[StinkyAcres]

I, honestly, wouldn't advise you buy birds from auctions. Too many risks, of disease especially. Try to find NPIP certified breeders with tested flocks.

 

[Rick589]

I, honestly, wouldn't advise you buy birds from auctions. Too many risks, of disease especially. Try to find NPIP certified breeders with tested flocks.

I understand. I do know that the Delaware department of Ag is onsite for the livestock and poultry auctions—— not sure that this makes any difference. I have sold a rooster there though.

 

[StinkyAcres]

I understand. I do know that the Delaware department of Ag is onsite for the livestock and poultry auctions—— not sure that this makes any difference. I have sold a rooster there though.

Okay, as long as you know the risks. I would quarantine any birds that come from an auction, poultry show, etc. for at least a month.

 

[Rick589]

Okay, as long as you know the risks. I would quarantine any birds that come from an auction, poultry show, etc. for at least a month.

Appreciate your input. Any thoughts on this breed?

 

[StinkyAcres]

Appreciate your input. Any thoughts on this breed?

No, sorry, I'm bad at identifying roosters.

 

[Rick589]

No, sorry, I'm bad at identifying roosters.

So, I’m not the only one.