Plymouth Rock Bantams Discussion Thread

[BlueCamas]

I have a trio of Rock bantams 2 blue pullets and a black roo. I am so in love, they are my first chickens and I'm hoping to incubate some of their eggs asap. I am very pleased with their calmness and ability to forage. I let them free range when I'm home and they are the most laid back little birds. They are not very friendly, but I haven't had them for very long and I expect the will get more comfortable as time goes on. Anyway here they are Vera, Violet and Zebadiah!

 

[Inkheart]

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Your rooster is so handsome!!!!!

 

[BlueCamas]

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Your rooster is so handsome!!!!!

Thanks, he is such a gentleman to me and his ladies

 

[HaikuHeritageFarm]

Does anyone have photos of the Partridge PR Bantams from Murray McMurray?

 

[WooingWyandotte]

Picked up some White Plymouth Rock (bantam) hens this evening. Now, I need a few pointers on this breed, are they broody? Susceptible to certain diseases?

 

[BlueCamas]

I didn't expect them to be very broody, but I have had one of my hens go broody twice in 2 months and she is currently setting now! By the way, we won't believe you until you post pictures!

 

[MrsChickendad]

This is a photo from last year. 5 broody girls, one nest box. One of them raised a frizzle cochin baby and was a very good mother.

 

[WooingWyandotte]

I didn't expect them to be very broody, but I have had one of my hens go broody twice in 2 months and she is currently setting now! By the way, we won't believe you until you post pictures!

Sure.

One of them has a foamy eye (it seems to have been developed overnight :/ ), so I hope it isn't anything chronic...

 

[juliechick]

This is a photo from last year. 5 broody girls, one nest box. One of them raised a frizzle cochin baby and was a very good mother.

 

[geebs]

Is there anyone here local in Portland oregon area that has some of these?