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Barred Rock chicks

post #1 of 6
5/3/12 at 5:51pm
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I was wondering if anybody knew if I bought some chicks from my local store that bought and sold chicks from a hatchery (its in springfieldMissouri but sold in orscheln's in Southeast MO) if anybody was wondering. But if they would go broody when older because i've heard if they come from a hatchery they don't but I was wondering if it was true thanks.  This is the hatchery www.esteshatchery.com 

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post #2 of 6
5/3/12 at 5:59pm

It really doesnt have anything to do with the hatchery, Barred rock is a maybe breed... Some wont ever, Some will once, Some will everyear... Just depends on the bird itself...

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post #3 of 6
5/3/12 at 6:26pm
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okay thanks I was looking for a chicken that would be a good hatcher just don't know if barred rocks are it.


Edited by gamechicken98 - 5/3/12 at 6:34pm
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post #4 of 6
5/3/12 at 8:17pm

you may want to try silkies or cochins.  they tend to be better brooders.

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post #5 of 6
5/4/12 at 7:33am

If you are looking for broodiness, and good egg laying My favorite bird is the Speckled sussex... Orpingtons are also very good birds.. As well as Brahmas.....But if you are just looking for broodiness get a cochin or silkie... 

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post #6 of 6
5/4/12 at 8:30pm
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thanks but hopefully i wont have to buy any know. went to check on my chickens and finally i have a hen sitting on the nest and not roosting we she usually is hopefully she will hatch some chicks.


Edited by gamechicken98 - 5/4/12 at 8:34pm
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