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Discussion in 'What Breed Or Gender is This?' started by GR Chicks, Feb 16, 2011.

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  1. Feb 16, 2011 #1
    GR Chicks

    GR Chicks Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Does anyone know what you get if you cross a Buff Orpington rooster with RIR hen? Do I just get a mutt so to speak? He also crossed with my Red Star hens and I now have three chicks. Just wondered if anyone has ever had this cross before. The chicks are only 3 days old, and sorry can't post pics yet, I'm new at all of this. Thanks for any input, it's appreciated:)
     
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  3. Feb 16, 2011 #2
    nivtup

    nivtup Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Mostly they are mutts.

    They should be good layer though, assuming they are pullets.
     
  5. Feb 16, 2011 #3
    GR Chicks

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    That's what I thought....just curious and looking forward to seeing what type of feathering they will have. Thanks for the reply.
     
  7. Feb 16, 2011 #4
    RAREROO

    RAREROO Overrun With Chickens

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    I've crossed a BO roo on RIR hens before, the chicks will look similar to New Hampshires.
     
  9. Feb 16, 2011 #5
    speckledhen

    speckledhen Intentional Solitude Premium Member

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    This hen is a RIR rooster over exhibition size Buff Orpington hen:

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  11. Feb 16, 2011 #6
    sheila3935

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    shes beautiful!
     
  13. Feb 16, 2011 #7
    GR Chicks

    GR Chicks Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Quote:Thanks, I actually have 5 New Hampshire coming soon, so that will be interesting to compare them.
     
  15. Feb 16, 2011 #8
    GR Chicks

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    Quote:Thanks for the pics, beautiful hens! I can't wait till my chicks start to feather.
     

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