red blue leghorn? are these common?

[rachel2015]

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[Akrnaf2]

It seems to me like a
leghorn(yellow shanks) xAndalusian ( distinctive earlobe, blue color) mix,
but maybe I am wrong.

 

[Michael OShay]

The Blue Red Leghorn is a variety recognized only by the British Leghorn club as far as I know, and it is a very uncommon breed. In 50 years of raising chickens, I've never personally seen any Blue Red Leghorns, but I've seen a few pics of them (I posted a pic below) and I'm not seeing the amount of blue in your rooster that should be in a Blue Red Leghorn rooster, although admittedly, I know very little about the standards for the breed.

http://www.pets4homes.co.uk/images/...ge/blue-red-leghorn-bantams-53ea58e8ce1af.JPG

 

[Akrnaf2]

Thanks I have learned something new today!
I even didn't know that leghorns have this color variety!
It is not mentioned in any APA source that I have red.
Or in any books that I havr red!

 

[rachel2015]

He's a mystery colouring bird. He's 100% leghorn.

 

[jonezjollyfarm]

Those are some good looking birds! Your girls are going to be smitten!

 

[Michael OShay]

Thanks I have learned something new today!
I even didn't know that leghorns have this color variety!
It is not mentioned in any APA source that I have red.
Or in any books that I havr red!

You're welcome.

 

[junebuggena]

The Blue Red Leghorn is a variety recognized only by the British Leghorn club as far as I know, and it is a very uncommon breed. In 50 years of raising chickens, I've never personally seen any Blue Red Leghorns, but I've seen a few pics of them (I posted a pic below) and I'm not seeing the amount of blue in your rooster that should be in a Blue Red Leghorn rooster, although admittedly, I know very little about the standards for the breed.

http://www.pets4homes.co.uk/images/...ge/blue-red-leghorn-bantams-53ea58e8ce1af.JPG

Looks like a blue dilute gene in a Brown Leghorn.
The O.P. has a red rooster with blue/splash. Looks like a columbian pattern is present. It's probably a mixed breed.

 

[drumstick diva]

I agree with Junebuggena. Michael you taught me something too - gosh, that UK bird is gorgeous

 

[Akrnaf2]

Do you have a pic of the hen?