Controlling Plymouth Rocks

[Amer]

I accept most pointers and thoughts so if you ever have something to say you are more than welcome to do so

I feel the Standard by which Partridge Rocks are bred is rather off in that they ask for an extremely dark red in Partridge Rocks and most people got this brown color like my hens

Ok!

 

[JedJackson]

On this property, Plymouth Rocks need to be kept under control. We just can't seem to decide which one to improve on and focus on. I'm gonna run through the rocks that are available for us to keep with pictures and see the highest vote. Please vote according to the quality of the birds pictured, not whether you like the variety or not. These aren't birds on my property, they're my suppliers birds

I like the silver penciled birds best, too. Particularly the male. The color pattern of his wings is not quite right-- the bars should be more even, and more crisply delineated between black areas and white areas. That's the biggest fault I see. Of the hens, I like the first one better. Her tail is a little small, but otherwise she is pretty good. The second hen's plumage seems too loose fitting and fluffy to me for a rock-- reminds me too much of an Orpington or Cochin. But she's definitely a worthwhile breeder.

 

[BlackHackle]

I like the silver penciled birds best, too. Particularly the male. The color pattern of his wings is not quite right-- the bars should be more even, and more crisply delineated between black areas and white areas. That's the biggest fault I see. Of the hens, I like the first one better. Her tail is a little small, but otherwise she is pretty good. The second hen's plumage seems too loose fitting and fluffy to me for a rock-- reminds me too much of an Orpington or Cochin. But she's definitely a worthwhile breeder.

Totally agree. It's a start for sure

 

[JedJackson]

Totally agree. It's a start for sure

They are high quality and will be excellent in a breeding program. Hope you get some.

 

[BlackHackle]

They are high quality and will be excellent in a breeding program. Hope you get some.

I'm considering a quad but the breeder wants $1000 for a quad so

 

[JedJackson]

I'm considering a quad but the breeder wants $1000 for a quad so

Good lord, that is expensive. I personally would never pay that price, but you'll have to make up your own mind.

This guy sells hatching eggs of silver penciled rocks, and they look to be high quality. Just an idea. http://horstmanspoultry.com/home.html

 

[BlackHackle]

Good lord, that is expensive. I personally would never pay that price, but you'll have to make up your own mind.

This guy sells hatching eggs of silver penciled rocks, and they look to be high quality. Just an idea. http://horstmanspoultry.com/home.html

Please don't show me any of the glorious Horstman's poultry. I am dying to buy some from that guy. I live in Canada so that is next to impossible with the border guards

 

[JedJackson]

Please don't show me any of the glorious Horstman's poultry. I am dying to buy some from that guy. I live in Canada so that is next to impossible with the border guards

Sorry, didn't realize you were in Canada. But surely there must be less expensive options?

 

[BlackHackle]

Sorry, didn't realize you were in Canada. But surely there must be less expensive options?

Hatching eggs from Hortsman should be possible I'm thinking

 

[lena_]

Hatching eggs from Hortsman should be possible I'm thinking

It is possible, may be pricey though. Probably less that a thousand dollars though, lets face it. From this website http://www.inspection.gc.ca/animals...nimals/2002-3/eng/1321037138426/1321037471380

12. Hatching Eggs
(1) Hatching eggs may be imported into Canada from the United States if, in addition to the certification required under subsection 3(1), the certificate required under subsection 3(1) states that to the best of the knowledge and belief of a veterinarian, the flock from which the eggs originated is free from communicable disease and has not been exposed to avian pneumoencephalitis (Newcastle Disease), fowl typhoid (Salmonella gallinarum), fowl plague (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza), pullorum disease (Salmonella pullorum) or ornithosis (Chlamydiosis, Psittacosis).

(2) Hatching eggs may be imported into Canada from the United States if:

1. the hatching eggs are in new, clean containers, or in used containers that have been cleaned and disinfected for the purpose of preventing the introduction of diseases;
2. the shells of the hatching eggs are free from egg yolk, manure, soil or other foreign matter; and
3. the identification of the flock of origin of the hatching eggs is legible and clearly visible on the exterior of each container of hatching eggs.

(3) Hatching eggs of a chicken, turkey or game bird may be imported into Canada from the United States if the certificate required under subsection 3(1) states that:

1. the flock of origin from which the eggs originated is free of pullorum disease (Salmonella pullorum) and fowl typhoid (Salmonella gallinarum) under the United States Department of Agriculture National Poultry Improvement Plan; or
2. serological tests have been conducted on all poultry in the flock of origin from which the eggs originated within 12 months preceding importation and such tests proved negative for pullorum disease (Salmonella pullorum) and fowl typhoid (Salmonella gallinarum); and
3. the eggs originated from poultry resident in the flock of origin which existed at the time of the tests of the flock referred to in paragraph (b) or from poultry that were natural increases of that flock or additions which originated from a flock serologically negative to a test for pullorum disease (Salmonella pullorum) and fowl typhoid (Salmonella gallinarum) within 12 months prior to entry to the flock of origin.

I do agree, Hortsmans birds are absolutely gorgeous. Hoping to someday import fertile eggs to New Zealand, it requires alot of paperwork and money though....