What breeds do I have?

[thenuthouse]

I purchased 6 "red pullets" from my local Tractor Supply. They advised me that they could be any of the following breeds:

Rhode Island Red
New Hamp
ISA Brown
Buff Orpington


I am trying to determine what I have from their markings, as I have 3 different types:

3 have two dark stripes down the back. I have read that both RIR and ISA have the brown stripes, but was hoping to get it nailed down.

2 are solid reddish color. I have no idea on this one.

1 is a light butter color with no stripes. I believe this one is a Buff Orpington.

Any assistance is appreciated.

Thanks,
Bonnie

 

[AlienChick]

The RIR's would be your reddish colored chicks.

 

[The Red Rooster]

Could you post pictures? That would help a great deal. I believe the light butter colored one you described is a buff orpington.

Here is a picture of a buff orpington chick.

 

[thenuthouse]

Here is the only pic i have right now. I will take more this evening.

 

[thenuthouse]

Any suggestions on the ones with two stripes down their backs?

 

[Kevin565]

. You might try the What breed or gender is this section

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

 

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