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Chickens!

Discussion in 'Livestock' started by Sheal, Feb 27, 2011.

  1. Sheal

    Sheal Total Gardener

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    These fine gentlemen were strolling around my local arboretum today. Can anyone ID them please. Yes, I know they're chickens! :heehee:
     

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    Not sure but the first one looks like a Sussex, the second could be a Welsummer but no idea with the third one
     
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    My chucks ,laying like good uns now lol

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    [size=large]They are very nice.[/size]

    [size=large]Sheal, the third chicken looks like a dorking rooster.
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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZORhFGJw8U

    I thought "Dorking Rooster" was some sort of rude joke name untill I googled it :heehee:
     
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    Thanks all,

    They were certainly good looking birds.
     
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    The first possibly a Leghorn - as could the second one. But the second could also be a Welsummer (the female next to it might confirm that).

    If the last one has five toes, it's a Dorking!
     
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