Barred Rocks!!

[Mr MKK FARMS]

This is Fred. She cracks us up. She is nearly fearless. She and her partner in crime, Ricky are the first out the door of the run, first out the door of their yard, first to greet you. they are the leaders of the flock of 6 hens (we have 2 BR, 2 SLW & 2 EE) The two of them are proving to be our best layers, seems they never miss a day (granted we've only have the lot for a month now).



These two are not afraid to hang with the big dogs, literally...


Fred is also, by far, the most inquisitive and the friendliest. Our daughter just adores her.

Aww!

 

[Brie6895]

This is Fred. She cracks us up. She is nearly fearless. She and her partner in crime, Ricky are the first out the door of the run, first out the door of their yard, first to greet you. they are the leaders of the flock of 6 hens (we have 2 BR, 2 SLW & 2 EE) The two of them are proving to be our best layers, seems they never miss a day (granted we've only have the lot for a month now). These two are not afraid to hang with the big dogs, literally... Fred is also, by far, the most inquisitive and the friendliest. Our daughter just adores her.

Hahaha that first picture is so funny!

 

[choptank330]

Love your Fred!

 

[Critter Crue]

Thank you, we do too.

 

[ChickenCrazy123]

7 weeks....cockerel or pullet?

Cockerel

 

[ChickenCrazy123]

my 2 BR Luna and Layla

 

[IowaBlueMama]

HI, We have some Barred Rocks that are 21 weeks old today and they haven't layed any eggs yet. Any idea when they normally start? I've already had my Gold Stars start laying around 18 weeks, but just wondering if Barred Rocks are normally later??? Thanks so much!

 

[Fred's Hens]

HI, We have some Barred Rocks that are 21 weeks old today and they haven't layed any eggs yet. Any idea when they normally start? I've already had my Gold Stars start laying around 18 weeks, but just wondering if Barred Rocks are normally later??? Thanks so much!

Our hatchery BR laid at 24 weeks



The Heritage BR took almost 36 weeks.

 

[IowaBlueMama]

Our hatchery BR laid at 24 weeks



The Heritage BR took almost 36 weeks.

Wow, that's good to know. Thank you! I thought something was wrong. Everywhere I looks said between 18-20 is when they start.

 

[ChirpyChicks1]

I have 2 BRs. Lucy has had large red wattles and comb since 14wks (along with a red sex link) but Ethel (they are now 17wks) still has a tiny comb and basically no wattles. She is the only one in the flock like that, and they are all the same age.

This picture is was from 15wks old but Ethel (front) looks the same, Lucy's comb/wattles are redder and much bigger