Barred Plymouth Rocks vs. Rhode Island Reds

[PioneerChicks]

This is a bickering thread, like the "Cochins vs. Orps" thread (https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/cochins-vs-orps-bickering-thread-choose-your-side.1434005/). Which do you prefer, rocks or RIRs?

Oh, and you can't change your vote, so choose well

Update: Find more voting threads here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/bickering-breeds-thread-collection.1434142/

 

[chickenlover007]

This is a reminder to anyone else who is procrastinating on here and spent way more time than they meant to. Go do your stuff! Get it done! Work won't wait!

 

[ColtHandorf]

I think Production versus Show Quality should be evaluated. Because quite frankly production Barred Rocks and production Rhode Island Reds are garbage. Exhibition quality birds are a different matter though. That mahogany gene in the RIR really makes a difference.

 

[PioneerChicks]

Good news, I might also be getting heritage RIR next year in addition to Hollands! The best of both worlds!

 

[human1]

NOOOOOOOOO ANOTHERH THREAD TO EXPLODE MY NOTIFICATIONS WITH

 

[cluckingheck]

What about a BR/RIR? Of course, Burt looks more like a BR than anything, he does have some leakage!
Sorry about the spam, he’s my favorite lol.

 

[ColtHandorf]

 

[HuffleClaw]

If the choice was between rocks and NEW HAMPSHIRE reds, I’d choose the reds... but I don’t really have much positive experience keeping Rhode Island reds... sooo Rocks!

 

[The Happster]

RIR.

Particularly rose combed.

 

[PioneerChicks]

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I will admit, RIR roosters are more handsome than rocks! But a good quality rock's barring looks dazzling.