What breeds?

[GingersHuman]

Just purchased 3 new hens, 2 are of the same breed, 1 of a different breed. All are 16 wks old. The person I purchased them from, got them from McMurray hatchery in the brown egg layer assortment. I still can't place them even after looking at their site. Any ideas? The seller thought maybe a Pearl Leghorn (but the comb is still very small) and 2 Marans (but they weren't listed in the possible breed assortments).

 

[QueenMisha]

Two Partridge Rocks and a White Rock.

 

[GingersHuman]

Are the Partridge Rocks that dark? I've seen many that are the golden red, but mine are a dark mahogany. From a distance they look almost black.

 

[QueenMisha]

Are the Partridge Rocks that dark? I've seen many that are the golden red, but mine are a dark mahogany. From a distance they look almost black.

I believe the UK version is a soft honey gold. In the US they should have the mahogany gene (Mh) and Partridge birds should be a deep reddish shade. I've seen a few here that were light like the UK birds, and those were either hatchery birds (poor breeding) or imports (like Engligh Orpingtons).

 

[drumstick diva]

Queen Misha, thank for your explanations - you always have something interesting to share.

 

[GingersHuman]

Thank you!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Two Partridge Rocks and a White Rock.

x2

 

[BantamFan4Life]

I believe the UK version is a soft honey gold. In the US they should have the mahogany gene (Mh) and Partridge birds should be a deep reddish shade. I've seen a few here that were light like the UK birds, and those were either hatchery birds (poor breeding) or imports (like Engligh Orpingtons).

Good to know

 

[QueenMisha]

Since there was some interest in the difference between UK and US Partridge, I searched around and found this photo which really does an excellent job of showing the difference, in this case between US and UK Partridge Wyandotte Bantams:

Found here:

https://poultrykeeper.com/poultry-breeding/the-other-type-of-gold-red/ (which, aside from having that excellent photo, was also very informative regarding the Ap gene - something I have not had a chance to study all that well! Gotta love the tidbits you find on google)

 

[GingersHuman]

Thanks for the pic & info!