Pure Orpington or Sussex Orpington?

[Janet Brad]

I have a black Orpington rooster over white Orpington hen and ended up with 1 charcoal coloured rooster and 1 much lighter grey. I also got 2 predominantly highly feathered irridescent green black roosters with gold laced, and white feathers. We may have put a couple of Light Sussex eggs under the broody so they may be Orpington Sussex. I'd love to know whether they are 100% Orpington or a mix. Has anyone seen roosters like this? They are about 3 months old in this picture. Would appreciate hearing from anyone who can help.

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC!! Someone will be by to help you as I don't know many breeds. But they are beautiful!

 

[Patiocoturnix]

Welcome to BYC its great to have you here!

 

[Boppo]

Glad to meet you, Janet, and welcome to BYC. That is one handsome fella with the iridescent feathers. Best wishes with those birds.

There is actually a forum dedicated to figuring breeds and even genders. Send some good photos there and see if you get a helpful answer. Look at the post "Please Read" to get some helpful tips on taking the photos so people can get a good look at your birds.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello Janet, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[Jenbirdee]

I have a black Orpington rooster over white Orpington hen and ended up with 1 charcoal coloured rooster and 1 much lighter grey. I also got 2 predominantly highly feathered irridescent green black roosters with gold laced, and white feathers. We may have put a couple of Light Sussex eggs under the broody so they may be Orpington Sussex. I'd love to know whether they are 100% Orpington or a mix. Has anyone seen roosters like this? They are about 3 months old in this picture. Would appreciate hearing from anyone who can help.

What a handsome fella!!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

Very interesting boy you have there, pretty!

Definitely follow the "forum link" @Boppo has left for you above and you can start a thread there.

Welcome to our community!

 

[swampfox440]

Hi, welcome to BYC! pleased to meet you and thanks for joining us.

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Hopefully someone more knowledgeable than me can answer your question.