What do I have here?

Trevor T

In the Brooder
Sep 5, 2015
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The red one appears to be a Rhode Island Red but I'm wondering hen or rooster? The little one is a hen but I am unsure of the breed. Any help is greatly appreciated. These are my first two chickens. Thanks.

Sorry for the picture quality, I'll get better ones if I need to.
 
My fist thought on the little one was Marans. The black copper kind, but it's hard to tell from the picture. It looks like it has a little more brown in its breast feathers than usual, so it might be mixed with something else
 
The picture is somewhat blurry so it's hard to be certain, but I'm thinking the bird on the left is a Black Sex Link (she's definitely a pullet) and the bird on the right is a Production Red cockerel.
 
I'm scared to internet search "black sex link" so I'll take your word for it. I think you are right about that Roo that I was hoping was a hen. Thanks for the answer. Good to know what I have.
 
I'm scared to internet search "black sex link" so I'll take your word for it. I think you are right about that Roo that I was hoping was a hen. Thanks for the answer. Good to know what I have.
Here's a few photos of Black Sex Link hens so you can see the resemblance to your pullet. Black Sex Links are also marketed by some hatcheries under the label Black Star.
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