exhibition/heritage Barred Rocks - History, breeding, and discussion

[MWchickens]

Thank you for that info..we werent expecting a show bird just curious I will consider taking the Orpington to the PNWp show
thanks

 

[MWchickens]

here's the metalic lustered BR pullet Henny Penny.. so show or no??

 

[punky rooster]

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I'd have to say no...... She's a 'production type' Plymouth Rock. She does not have the straight barred that is needed for a 'show quality' Barred Rock. Can't judge type from the picture , as she's drinking. The ones in the shows are bred to the APA's Standard of Perfection. She also has a lot of black on her, another thing that knocks off points.
Take a look at that 'Barred Rocks Good Shepherd Poultry Ranch' thread. They have some nice color on them.
Still, she's a pretty little girl, and I'm sure she lays many eggs for you.
I hope you don't take any of these comments as offencive...........

 

[kathyinmo]

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I'd have to say no...... She's a 'production type' Plymouth Rock. She does not have the straight barred that is needed for a 'show quality' Barred Rock. Can't judge type from the picture , as she's drinking. The ones in the shows are bred to the APA's Standard of Perfection. She also has a lot of black on her, another thing that knocks off points.
Take a look at that 'Barred Rocks Good Shepherd Poultry Ranch' thread. They have some nice color on them.
Still, she's a pretty little girl, and I'm sure she lays many eggs for you.
I hope you don't take any of these comments as offensive...........

I agree with Punky.

 

[MWchickens]

No offense taken this is exactly what I was hoping for..yes we will keep her..I see what you mean by heritage vs stock.. but we will love our little hen anyway
thank you both very much..

 

[linkindna]

I would like to get started with Heritage Barred Rocks. Does anybody know where I can obtain some hatching eggs from good parent stock?
Thanks!