What IS This??

[arent87]

Hi all. Just wondering if you can tell me what this is. We bought 6 chicks back around the end of March - three yellowish/redish ones, and three black with light spots. Two of the dark ones look like they've turned into Plymouth/Barred Rock (like the one in the background), but this one is obviously not that - and it also looks like it's a Rooster.

So... Rooster or Hen? What breed? Thanks!!

 

[theoldchick]

Rooster! Not sure what breed.

 

[TXchickenchick]

I am sure I am probably wrong but that doesn't look like a rooster to me. The saddle and hackle feathers look rounded, not pointy.

 

[21hens-incharge]

Black wyandotte.... but the comb is wrong.
Black australorp..... but the leg color is wrong.

Hatchery birds do not conform to the breed standards all the time so either of the above could be it as well as a Jersey Giant.

Interesting chicken for sure.