Plymouth Rock thread!

[speckledhen]

Of course, after many years of developing her birds, Wynette's line is now her line, no matter what, or whose, she began with. And she's done a marvelous job with them, from what I've heard from folks in the know. Such is the nature of breeding.

 

[Robert Blosl]

I did not know you had that many infusions of new blood in your line there for once you get enough young birds going your fertility and hatchability rate should be great. No need to worry about getting new blood as yours are much like the Columbians Scott has or the Barred Rocks that Jamie Duckworth has. His has three shots of blood crossed in six years ago with a touch of white rock blood.

So many of you who worry about being inbreed its not worth worrying about. I also think we beginners get to over powered in the simple stuff.

Feed has to be this and done like this. These are chickens a good quality 15 to 20 percent animal protein food is all they need. Maybe a little grit in a corner if they want it they will eat it. Fresh good water greed grass free range if its safe and they will not be attached by varmints or dogs ect. That's about all you need to do. If you don't plan to show these Plymouth Rocks you don't have to have the top blood lines in the USA but if you do its wise to get the best you can get to help you win and improve.

I am working with two youths who are in the 9th grade like I was many years ago. I am couching them on the KISS principle and not getting them all hung up on this feed, and antibiotic stuff ect. They are going to do great and the three years I have with them before the graduate from High school are going to be the best years of there life. Raising Heritage old time Rocks should be fun and enjoyable. Not a JOB. We go through these trends and maybe we just try to hard to not screw up and there is nothing wrong with that attitude.

Well I got to go and look for some good Buff Brahma large fowl for a guy. Enjoy your Plymouth Rocks and join the Plymouth Rock Fanciers Club if you have not done so. They need your support. bob

 

[Silver Rock]

In my opinion the more breeders of the Silver Penciled Plymouth Rock in trying to set theirs apart from other as being unique, the closer they become in doing a little research. The same foundation names keeps coming up when looking into the origin of most lines of the Silver Penciled Plymouth Rocks. As I have said before . Be it GOOD or BAD a breeder can put his or her mark in time on that breed. It is all about making the right decision and keeping in the pursuit of breeding your birds to the Standard.

 

[speckledhen]

Quote: A man after my own heart. Amen, Bob.

 

[Wynette]

In my opinion the more breeders of the Silver Penciled Plymouth Rock in trying to set theirs apart from other as being unique, the closer they become in doing a little research. The same foundation names keeps coming up when looking into the origin of most lines of the Silver Penciled Plymouth Rocks. As I have said before . Be it GOOD or BAD a breeder can put his or her mark in time on that breed. It is all about making the right decision and keeping in the pursuit of breeding your birds to the Standard.

Frankly, they're not really supposed to be unique. Of course, one can see an influence here and there...but...we have the SOP, they really should all look as close to the SOP as possible. The SOP is my "Bible" when I make cull decisions. All these different lines don't make a huge difference, so long as the proper genetics are there - in my humble opinion - if we all breed to the SOP, at the end of the day, we'll have lovely birds.

I look forward to seeing your first generation, Clayton - who you choose for your breeders, and what characteristics you choose to work on first, then watch your progress. That, to me, is the excitement of breeding. Seeing each subsequent generation get better & better (at least that is the hope!). And, it's as exciting to see someone else do it as it is seeing it in my own flock!

 

[catdaddyfro]

Frankly, they're not really supposed to be unique. Of course, one can see an influence here and there...but...we have the SOP, they really should all look as close to the SOP as possible. The SOP is my "Bible" when I make cull decisions. All these different lines don't make a huge difference, so long as the proper genetics are there - in my humble opinion - if we all breed to the SOP, at the end of the day, we'll have lovely birds.

I look forward to seeing your first generation, Clayton - who you choose for your breeders, and what characteristics you choose to work on first, then watch your progress. That, to me, is the excitement of breeding. Seeing each subsequent generation get better & better (at least that is the hope!). And, it's as exciting to see someone else do it as it is seeing it in my own flock!

I tried to mash the like feature on your post but "someone" had it turned off remember

Jeff

 

[Silver Rock]

Frankly, they're not really supposed to be unique. Of course, one can see an influence here and there...but...we have the SOP, they really should all look as close to the SOP as possible. The SOP is my "Bible" when I make cull decisions. All these different lines don't make a huge difference, so long as the proper genetics are there - in my humble opinion - if we all breed to the SOP, at the end of the day, we'll have lovely birds.

I look forward to seeing your first generation, Clayton - who you choose for your breeders, and what characteristics you choose to work on first, then watch your progress. That, to me, is the excitement of breeding. Seeing each subsequent generation get better & better (at least that is the hope!). And, it's as exciting to see someone else do it as it is seeing it in my own flock!

I am glad that you will be following my progress in breeding the Silver Penciled Plymouth Rocks. I have nothing to hide as I have made it clear were I got my Silver Penciled Plymouth Rocks and that is Dick Horstman. I should be receiving eggs from Danny Padgett sometime this week. I am very proud of the foundation that my Silver Penciled Plymouth Rocks line will have. I have posted many pictures of my SPPR. I am still looking forward to seeing a few up to date photos of yours. As for characteristics I choose to look for that is easy TYPE as any BREEDER should.

 

[aoxa]

I am noting a huge size difference between my SPPR and my Barred Plymouth Rocks (who are only 1 week younger). I'd say the Barred variety are easily 1/2 the size (many of them, but not all). I'm impressed with the fast growing boys in the SPPR especially.

They are quite friendly little things. All getting underfoot when I go outside.

 

[Wynette]

I tried to mash the like feature on your post but "someone" had it turned off remember

Jeff

Thanks, I appreciate it...I've asked for it to be removed; you know me well enough by now to know that I'm not a "horn tooter" and IMO, it's just an ego feeder. (again, just my opinion!)

 

[Wynette]

I am glad that you will be following my progress in breeding the Silver Penciled Plymouth Rocks. I have nothing to hide as I have made it clear were I got my Silver Penciled Plymouth Rocks and that is Dick Horstman. I should be receiving eggs from Danny Padgett sometime this week. I am very proud of the foundation that my Silver Penciled Plymouth Rocks line will have. I have posted many pictures of my SPPR. I am still looking forward to seeing a few up to date photos of yours. As for characteristics I choose to look for that is easy TYPE as any BREEDER should.

Frankly, I'm getting a bit tired of you constantly attempting to berate me and my flock between the lines. If you wish to discuss this further, please take it to PM rather than polluting this fine thread, or, just find a new hobby.