What is This?

[Featherland]

I ordered some Gold Sex Links. They are 6 weeks old now. One of them is a darker red and is feathering out a little differently.
I would like to know what it is. I think the choices are between Red Sex Link, Production Red and Gold Sex Link.
Tell me what YOU think.


The one on the right is a Gold Sex Link for comparison.


Closer up.


The wing has some black in it.


As a chick, it is the second from the right. I recall it had a black vertical line on its head and the others didn't.


I appreciate your opinions!

 

[donrae]

I believe the solid red one is a production red, they often get black/dark color in the tail feathers. Looks like a pullet so far...........

 

[hdowden]

production red

 

[Featherland]

Which of these two would be the better layer?

 

[donrae]

The commercial sex link may be a slightly better layer, but generally they're going to be about the same.

 

[4-H chicken mom]

They are both excellant layers.