Plymouth Rock thread!

[Extra Java]

Originally Posted by PEI chicken


Ashburnham, your Barred Rock cock is beautiful! Australia is so very far away! There must be some history that would explain how Plymouth Rocks travelled all the way to Australia. Were they imported recently? or back in the 1800's?

Foggy remembrances of E B Thompson, Mr Ringlet Barred Rock, shipping birds there???

Hello,

I've written an article in the current APA Anniversary Yearbook regarding EB Thomson...I haven't seen it yet but from what I hear, my photos were misplaced and not included.

Thompson's birds have been shipped around the world in large quantities to Canada, Germany, Great Britain, Japan, Australia, South America, South Africa, Rio de Janeiro, the Island of Java and he states his “Ringlets” can be found in every climate, encircle the globe and play their part in the commerce of the world.





Below: EB Thompson's 1906 "Ringlet" shipment to the Isle of Java prepared for load on board the steamer.


Enjoy,
Glenis

 

[handmaidleah]

Here are pics of some my Barred Rock pullets and a couple of my cockerels (from Privett Hatchery)
I am trying to discern goals that are necessary to close my flock and breed my own BR's & Wyandottes as soon as is reasonable...
We have started with hatchery birds because we were just going to keep about 10 laying hens and do freezer birds with the rest, so I am the proud owner of 23 pullets and 16 cockerels with a processing date of July 27th.
What is the best way to choose my hens, besides temperament? If I want to integrate heritage BR's in the future what is the best way to proceed?
The issue here is that I love the BR and I have caught the "chicken-bug"! Looking at the Heritage BRs, there is such a difference in beauty. Any advice is gratefully appreciated!

 

[cbnovick]

Originally Posted by PEI chicken


Ashburnham, your Barred Rock cock is beautiful! Australia is so very far away! There must be some history that would explain how Plymouth Rocks travelled all the way to Australia. Were they imported recently? or back in the 1800's?
Hello,

I've written an article in the current APA Anniversary Yearbook regarding EB Thomson...I haven't seen it yet but from what I hear, my photos were misplaced and not included.

Thompson's birds have been shipped around the world in large quantities to Canada, Germany, Great Britain, Japan, Australia, South America, South Africa, Rio de Janeiro, the Island of Java and he states his “Ringlets” can be found in every climate, encircle the globe and play their part in the commerce of the world.





Below: EB Thompson's 1906 "Ringlet" shipment to the Isle of Java prepared for load on board the steamer.


Enjoy,
Glenis

I have the 2012 and 2013 APA yearbooks...but did not see your article...but neither say anniversary issue...I would love to read it.

 

[Extra Java]

Should be the 140th Anniversary Edition. I'm trying to obtain a copy myself.

 

[DMRippy]

I've never heard of Tucker, either.  Interesting!  I'll look it up, just out of curiosity.  (I'm a bit of a feed fanatic!)

ETA, looks like they're from TN - of course, it's not available in my area, darnit anyway, because THIS stuff, assuming it has meat protein, would be the nuts!

http://www.tuckermilling.com/page21.html

sorry they are in AL not TN or GA sorry. I really like the feed. not too expensive small company and. good feed too.

 

[BlackPanther]

 

[speckledhen]

Yes, the Tucker Milling feed is about $12.75/ 50# of the 16% minis at our county co-op and never dusty. Never had an issue with the quality of the feed or what it does for my birds. The mini pellets are great size for the bantams so I just get them for everyone. You can always ask your feed store/co-op if they can get it shipped to them, but not everyone can.

 

[DMRippy]

here the 22% is $12.99 and chick starter is $13.99. the free ranger 15% is less than $10 a bag. I buy a ton at a time and get a. 50 discount per bag. that really helps the bill. the Marans do great on it at the higher protein. I too feed the mini pellets to bbantams no problems.

 

[aoxa]

Your guys' feed cost makes me want to puke.

I won't even tell you ours...

But it's over $15... closer to $20 and it is not great feed.

Organic: Closer to $40!

This is why I soak it. Helps with the feed costs.

I calculated food savings a week and it was $26.32 in savings between dry and wet.

 

[4Hgirl]

The lock bands work a bit better than the bandettes; they are available here:
http://www.twincitypoultrysupplies.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=8_24

The bandettes come off the bird on occasion; these lock bands are semi-permanent (though still removeable if you wish, and can be reused).

I ordered these and a couple other things. Nice company! Thanks for the recommendation.