Partridge Rock Thread

[Talithahorse]

Hum... not sure why you are having a hard time. I have never had a fertility issue with mine. I had a pen breach so I have to wait a bit on them. I need to hatch a good bit out for me this year.

I have partridge rock hens (hatchery) and they are good layers. My hens were small to begin with but filled out the second year. Their youngsters seem to be good sized. I haven't heard of any hatching issues with the Partridge but they are not as common.

 

[eclecktic1]

They are so pretty, and being Plymouth Rocks, I don't understand why they aren't seen more.

 

[cybercat]

As one of the last few breeders of these the reason not many stay is there are no real good stock. I started with hatchery stock. Got hold of one breeders hen. But that and many others breeders got out of them. I actually have to go back to hatchery stock to get fresh stock. It is so discouraging that even I am thinking of getting out now. It is almost next to impossible to show now but I never did but getting good stock is null. I am going backwards to 8 years ago getting from hatchery I bought my first chicks from now. I have 3 hens left and no rooster now as my old rooster got old. Lost and sold many local but those sold did not have roosters so non pure. I am now switching breeds. Time will tell if my PPRs keep going.

 

[eclecktic1]

Thanks for your input. I was wondering why they stayed so rare. I ended up ordering some fertile eggs from McMurray.

 

[Talithahorse]

Thanks for your input. I was wondering why they stayed so rare. I ended up ordering some fertile eggs from McMurray.

I ordered mine as chicks from McMurray and I am pleased with them. They were slow growing but filled out nicely the second year. I have now crossed them with my silver pencil rock who is large. The babies are nice sized. The hens are great layers, great mothers, and have a great personality. I don't show but as a self sustaining flock, with a decent size when processing the extra roosters. Far out performed my Dorkings.

 

[eclecktic1]

I ordered mine as chicks from McMurray and I am pleased with them.   They were slow growing but filled out nicely the second year.   I have now crossed them with my silver pencil rock who is large.  The babies are nice sized.  The hens are great layers,  great mothers,  and have a great personality.  I don't show but as a self sustaining flock,  with a decent size when processing the extra roosters.  Far out performed my Dorkings.  

Thanks. I will post my experience with my hatchlings later. The eggs arrive next week.

 

[DMRippy]

I have been breeding them for years and I have not had those issues. They have not been a priority pen so I have not had as many hatch. This year I am trying to fix my numbers. Maybe I need to get my numbers way up. Mine are not hatchery birds. I have been working on Blue partridge and maybe those crosses have been why I have been able to avoid those issues.

 

[Lelanae]

As one of the last few breeders of these the reason not many stay is there are no real good stock. I started with hatchery stock. Got hold of one breeders hen. But that and many others breeders got out of them. I actually have to go back to hatchery stock to get fresh stock. It is so discouraging that even I am thinking of getting out now. It is almost next to impossible to show now but I never did but getting good stock is null. I am going backwards to 8 years ago getting from hatchery I bought my first chicks from now. I have 3 hens left and no rooster now as my old rooster got old. Lost and sold many local but those sold did not have roosters so non pure. I am now switching breeds. Time will tell if my PPRs keep going.

That is a shame. Partridge Rocks are simply gorgeous and I would love to add one to my backyard flock.

 

[ShrekDawg]

These are gorgeous birds, I'm hoping to add one soon

 

[DMRippy]

If anyone is still looking I just posted some BLUE Partridge Rock eggs at this Link in the BST page. I have the per doz price listed in the ad.