Plymouth Rock thread!

[grimmfairy]

quick question when do white plymouth rocks start laying? got any tips on caring for the breed n getting them started laying thanks

 

[Malibu99]

I've heard around 5-6 months, but I'm not sure.

 

[catdaddyfro]

I've heard around 5-6 months, but I'm not sure.

20 to 22 weeks or as mentioned above 5 1/2 to 6 mo. old for hatchery/factory type stock. Heritage types would be more like 6 to8 maybe even -9 mo. is a good round figure on these types.

 

[3LilBirds]

I've been noticing some of my pullets feathers are starting to get a really vivid green shine to them, is that typical of BRs? It's really pretty but makes me wonder if that's normal or if I have a mutt. LOL

 

[speckledhen]

It's typical of positive black feathers. Some have lower sheen than others, but every BR I own, including show stock, if the sun hits exactly right, has a bit of greenish sheen in the black barring, some have more, some have less, but it's there.

 

[3LilBirds]

Thanks! Her green really stands out even when the sun isn't shining on her. I love it's really pretty, especially since I collect feathers that come off to make jewelery and hair accessories.

 

[BackyardCoop]

Okay. Petrie has two big bumps on her legs (little spurs), now she's getting two smaller ones just slightly above. Here's a pic I drew in paint:

I tried to get one today of what you meant. You can see the spur forming, it looks like it has an almost white head on it.
Right above it is another small bump. Is this what you meant?
I hope this helps

 

[Malibu99]

Yes! Thanks That is what I'm talking about.

 

[Hennypen]

My Colombian Rocks are growing up.

Which ones are keepers and which ones are culls? Each picture is labeled with the band number. I'll post more cockeral pictures this weekend.

link works now

http://photobucket.com/Colombianrockalbum

 

[RachaelS]

Hennypen,
I don't know enough to help, but the pic of the Roo laying down is funny. Is that a Plymouth Rock thing? All of my Rock Roos lay down to eat, none of my Barnevelders, nor did any of the Barnie males do that last year either. But these Rock Boys, just settle in and peck away laying down, it is very cute!