Learning as I go along...

[Jena]

Thank you all,

I have seen many chickens here looking just like my Black Rocks, so you will know then as soon as you see them. Here, there is one farm in Scotland that has developed and trade marked this breed, other people use the same mix and they are sometimes called Pepperpots, they are mainly black but have lovely chestnut heads and feathers down their necks, they are a cross between RIR and a Barred Plymouth Rock. I was drawn to them because of their colours and they are said to be hardy birds, very good for free ranging. Lovely dark brown eggs.

When I found out more about their origins I found that the farm where they originate is about 1 km from the village where my Scottish father was born, so it is literally taking me back to my roots...lol.

I am already hooked, and spend most of my time living chickens, they are fantastic, all real character, and you are right I am already planning to get more.

Thanks to you all,

Jena

 

[mom'sfolly]

Hi Jena, glad to have you here. This is a great group of people who are very helpful to newbies. I live in Texas with two small boys, my hubby, three cats, and 10 chickens. Some of my ancestors came from Wales, but I'm an American mutt. My grandma's name was Bronwen Davies....I think her dad missed Wales.

 

[Jena]

Hi Mom's folly ,

What a lovely welsh name, Bronwen. I was born in Wales but I am Mutt too, my father was Scots/Irish, and my mother was Scots/ Indian, so I am a real mutt.... lol...

Glad to meet you and Wales is a beautiful little country, I am sure your great grandad did miss it.

I will try to post some pics of the area around here then you can see what he missed.

Many thanks,

Jena