Plymouth Rock thread!

[cybercat]

Well, I finally took a few pictures of this years hatch. Here is one of my possible keepers that is 5 months old.

 

[Silver Rock]

Best of luck on the hatch, Clayton.

Thank you

 

[BlackPanther]

It's totally normal for an older pullet to pick on younger birds. Especially at that age. She is a teenager, trying to be the boss.

My hatchery rocks were always EXTREMELY loud. I loved it. It is the reason I expanded my chicken hobby as much as I did. Dixie was our first Barred Plymouth Rock, and I loved that chicken. She'd talk to me all the time. Tell me how her day was, how she didn't like the new rooster, how it was too cold, or too hot, how her water needed changed and how it was treat time. She was also head hen, so she'd make sure everyone was in order.



She was really bossy until everyone was of laying age. Then she settled down.

I've been attached to maybe 5 chickens total. She was very special.

Very nice hen

 

[catdaddyfro]

Well, I finally took a few pictures of this years hatch. Here is one of my possible keepers that is 5 months old.

He's looking pretty Rocky that's a good thing LOL

Jeff

 

[Wynette]

Cyber, I mean absolutely NO offense, as I simply do not know; but, can you talk about the white fluff at the base of the tail? I ask because this is something I see in Black Copper Marans, and I have been working to eliminate it in my own flock. When I go to shows, I see the same thing in MAY black-based birds with color accents, and am beginning to wonder if it's just a normal occurence? I spoke with a judge at the Ohio Nationals last year, and when I asked him if I should be worried about it, he said yes, you should be very worried. And it's entirely possible that it's a completely different thing. So, just wondering what you can tell me about it.

 

[cybercat]

Cyber, I mean absolutely NO offense, as I simply do not know; but, can you talk about the white fluff at the base of the tail? I ask because this is something I see in Black Copper Marans, and I have been working to eliminate it in my own flock. When I go to shows, I see the same thing in MAY black-based birds with color accents, and am beginning to wonder if it's just a normal occurence? I spoke with a judge at the Ohio Nationals last year, and when I asked him if I should be worried about it, he said yes, you should be very worried. And it's entirely possible that it's a completely different thing. So, just wondering what you can tell me about it.

It is the under fluff that is slate colored but shows more white in the picture. Since he is very young he has not yet grown out his saddle feather which will cover them when he is older. But many Roosters will show some if bird as alot of under feather. Also if you have many males like I do that tend to pull this area as a roo is running by. It is way more noticable in the dark colored bird that have dark backs. I do not know for sure but I believe it is a minor fault for show birds if one shows. A tighter feather bird will also have less showing.

 

[MountNFarm]

Are you absolutely certain of her age?

Not really. When we got her, she was supposedly 13 weeks old. No eggs so I am sure she is young. Either that or really old. But she is quite lean.

 

[aoxa]

Not really. When we got her, she was supposedly 13 weeks old. No eggs so I am sure she is young. Either that or really old. But she is quite lean.

I ask because if they told you the incorrect age, it could be a black sex link rooster.

Anyone else have any thoughts on that?

 

[BlackPanther]

It stands like a rooster, in my opinion. Of course, it could just be a funny pose.
Also, look at the comb. Some hens do have large/tall combs, but when they're young -- it tends to be more of a rooster-ish thing.

Just my two cents.

 

[LaLa Chickie]

Well, what do ya'll think, pullet or cockerel?? I bought him/her as a 'pullet' but I'm not so sure anymore.. she/he is extremely aggressive and vocal for being 16 weeks, but is not crowing. I just don't know anymore.

Looks like my Smarty Pants, Cockeral...so pretty...