Danielashby Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Hi I'm new to the forum and new to looking after chickens, in March we decided to get some. Chicken s for the garden we bought 6 in total each one a different breed. One chicken we have is supposed to be a silver lace but I'm pretty sure it isn't, not that it matters really but I would like to know what breed we have. If NY one can help it would be great. Thanks link below https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-h3R5o-F9SDpZTKQ2Z66Gn8kRi9_8GE5/view?usp=drivesdk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Could you maybe just add the photo to the post? I’m a bit weary of clicking random links of unknown people on the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 It's really easy to upload pics - even I can do it. Post your photo and we'll try and help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 You’ll have to make 4 more posts before you can post a photo I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyRoo Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 It looks to me like a mixed breed, but I wouldn't like to hasten a guess as to what. Anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Well it’s definitely a cockerel! 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Probably a Wyandotte mix judging from the bobtail and rose comb. Although he has a very upright lean neck. 1 hour ago, mullethunter said: You’ll have to make 4 more posts before you can post a photo I think. That was the old forum. Don’t think that applies anymore. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Mixed breed. Definitely not silver laced. Looks as if it’s got character though! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Yup - I wouldn't tangle with this one! Beautiful colouring on his back though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyRoo Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 It's so unusual. The feathers on the rump remind me a bit of a black orpington - but the build looks more like a light breed; the neck is a bit like a Faverolles, the body is a bit like an Appenzeller. He's a lovely rooster! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beantree Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Wyandotte cockerel. Lovely legs and feet. There are a lot of different colours to this breed and he may be a cross of two or more. The chest feathering is the best guide. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielashby Posted November 11, 2020 Author Share Posted November 11, 2020 Thank you for the replies do you really think she is a rooster? We've already got one and hes starting to get very noisy don't think we could have two because of the neighbours and would they fight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Boy, all boy, I'm afraid. And not fully grown. When he finds his voice he will be noisy, and yes, there is a very good chance they will fight. You might get away with it over the winter/until he matures, but the Spring will be unpleasant unless you are very lucky. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 22 minutes ago, Danielashby said: Thank you for the replies do you really think she is a rooster? We've already got one and hes starting to get very noisy don't think we could have two because of the neighbours and would they fight? I’m not often this certain about it, but this is definitely a cockerel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Yep - definitely a cockerel I’m afraid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielashby Posted November 12, 2020 Author Share Posted November 12, 2020 That's not great news, she is so gentle as well, I know she looks quite mean but she is the absolute opposite, I'd still like to keep him but that's gonna depend on the neighbours. I have been looking on the net at anti crow collars but was wondering do that actually work and do they cause any pain to the them, because the last thing I want to hurt Hilda. I will keep the name even though she is now a he. On 11/11/2020 at 8:34 AM, Beantree said: Wyandotte cockerel. Lovely legs and feet. There are a lot of different colours to this breed and he may be a cross of two or more. The chest feathering is the best guide. The legs and feet are huge it's quite funny how Hilda moves a little bit like someone in flippers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachel84 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 He is a handsome chap! Where are you based as you may be able to rehome him? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beantree Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 I imagine an anti-crow collar could cause problems with swallowing food and will be a big irritation on the neck feathers, so not something I'd fit. Unfortunately we are a bit far from you to re-home your boy, but Wyandottes are very gentle and very good with their hens in our experience, so I hope someone will give him a place to live. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 18 hours ago, Danielashby said: . I have been looking on the net at anti crow collars but was wondering do that actually work and do they cause any pain to the them, I'm pretty certain these are illegal to use in the UK. I hope he turns out to be a she but your chook does look pretty big and feisty to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielashby Posted November 13, 2020 Author Share Posted November 13, 2020 I'm in Leicester hopefully I can keep him but if not I'm sure. There is someone near me that will take him. Also good news today I got my first egg 😃 6 hours ago, Beantree said: I imagine an anti-crow collar could cause problems with swallowing food and will be a big irritation on the neck feathers, so not something I'd fit. Unfortunately we are a bit far from you to re-home your boy, but Wyandottes are very gentle and very good with their hens in our experience, so I hope someone will give him a place to live. I also thought it may be restrictive so I think I'll give it a miss, I personally don't mind the early wake up call, so it's really down to the neighbours, where do I stand legally if they complain about him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 2 hours ago, Danielashby said: where do I stand legally if they complain about him? The normal way it goes it that they would complain to the council who would get them to fill in a log of the times he was noisy. Then possibly the noise levels would be measured with a decibel monitor, and if allowable limits were breached the council would issue you with an order to effectively get rid of him. In reality I think this usually creates so much bad feeling between neighbours that most people would not keep a cockerel if their neighbours were unhappy about it, and as he’s likely to crow from around 4am in the summer most people won’t be happy about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielashby Posted November 13, 2020 Author Share Posted November 13, 2020 Harry my other cockerel is already crowing at 4 am ill speak to the neighbours and ask them if it is disturbing them, luckily we get on so hopefully they will tell us straight rather than saying oh no its fine but really thinking I hate that bird. 39 minutes ago, mullethunter said: The normal way it goes it that they would complain to the council who would get them to fill in a log of the times he was noisy. Then possibly the noise levels would be measured with a decibel monitor, and if allowable limits were breached the council would issue you with an order to effectively get rid of him. In reality I think this usually creates so much bad feeling between neighbours that most people would not keep a cockerel if their neighbours were unhappy about it, and as he’s likely to crow from around 4am in the summer most people won’t be happy about it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
