The Plymouth Rock Breeders thread

[Joshua G]

Well, it isn't a secret. Most folks here on BYC have asked for help in genetics from Tim and Marvin and those guys. They are flat out geeky smart guys who really know their stuff. The subject matter is very broad and to say it is deep is to call Lake Superior a mere pond. LOL

Recently, those guys had a little thread going over here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...romelanosis-in-the-sikie-and-ayam-cemani/0_40


That will give you a taste of their world. You'll find that many excellent breeders down through history never spoke this language. They knew what they knew because they knew it. But when I've had specific, pin point questions about a certain genetic issues, the folks on that thread have been my "go to" guys and they've been helpful.

Ride this roller coaster at your own risk. Management assumes no responsibility for the dangers you risk. hahaha

Thanks for the link.
Where can I find a copy of the "Standard" available for purchase?

 

[Joshua G]

I checked out that thread and have decided that I need the "Genetics for Dummies" book.

 

[Silver Rock]

 
Well, it isn't a secret.  Most folks here on BYC have asked for help in genetics from Tim and Marvin and those guys. They are flat out geeky smart guys who really know their stuff.  The subject matter is very broad and to say it is deep is to call Lake Superior a mere pond.  LOL

Recently, those guys had a little thread going over here:  https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...romelanosis-in-the-sikie-and-ayam-cemani/0_40


That will give you a taste of their world.  You'll find that many excellent breeders down through history never spoke this language.  They knew what they knew because they knew it.  But when I've had specific, pin point questions about a certain genetic issues, the folks on that thread have been my "go to" guys and they've been helpful.  

Ride this roller coaster at your own risk.  Management assumes no responsibility for the dangers you risk.  hahaha

Thanks for the link.
Where can I find a copy of the "Standard" available for purchase?

You can purchase a copy of the American Standard of Perfection from the link below "American Poultry Association website".

http://www.amerpoultryassn.com/

 

[mithious]

I checked out that thread and have decided that I need the "Genetics for Dummies" book.

ROFL, I was just thinking I would need more books

I read through all 7? pages, definitely need more books

 

[mithious]

Oh my GOSH

Thank you Jwhip

The BR chicks, with some NH's will be here on THURSDAY!!!!

What a HUGE surprise and to have some of the NH lines too? WOW.

I'm sooo excited I don't think I will be able to sleep LOL

Thank you soooo much Jwhip

 

[Fred's Hens]

You are going to love those Orange birds. We share your joy.

 

[epigenius]

hi guys,I am new to the chicken world and I am starting my flock soon,I just came across this seller and to me these chicken look as if they are not pure plymouth,I would really appreciate your help regarding the breed of these chicken

 

[Wynette]

hi guys,I am new to the chicken world and I am starting my flock soon,I just came across this seller and to me these chicken look as if they are not pure plymouth,I would really appreciate your help regarding the breed of these chicken

They certainly don't look purebred to me. They should have yellow legs. If they were sold as Barred, they must be hatchery-bred birds, as the barring is extremely messy. And, you've got 2 males and a female, by the way. If you could get some better pictures, more focused and from the side, we could provide better feedback for you (also, this is not a variety I breed, so don't take my word for it.)

 

[Yard full o' rocks]

hi guys,I am new to the chicken world and I am starting my flock soon,I just came across this seller and to me these chicken look as if they are not pure plymouth,I would really appreciate your help regarding the breed of these chicken

I'm with Wynette....hatchery bred at best....let us know where you are from and what you are trying to obtain and perhaps we can help you locate some decent birds to start from

Good luck

 

[speckledhen]

I don't even think they are hatchery Rocks. I think they're mixes.