The Plymouth Rock Breeders thread

[Fred's Hens]

this pullet is from my first hatch this year. Can I get some opinions on what you think of her.

I am very impressed. The Buff is a tough color to work with to get the birds even. I see as very nice pullet and would encourage you to continue in your quest. This variety is in sore shape across the board. You should be very proud of what you're accomplishing.

 

[Fentress]

Wing banded the first batch of chicks today. Really want to track their progress this year and leg bands are a hassle and don't always stay on. The banding process was much easier and less stressful than I expected.

Will the wing band have to be replaced when they get bigger? Will the band become obscured when they feather out? Even though standard bred birds are suppose to be more docile than the hatchery birds I have now, I suspect that the only way that I will be able to get my hands on them, will be taking them off the roost at night. So a wing band might work for me if I could see it. As compared to picking them up and checking their legs to see if I am culling/selecting the right one.

Thanks,

Mark

 

[uphilljill]

The wing bands are permanent and the chick grows into them. They are hidden by wing feathers when they're older.

There's a utube video showing the process here:

I've had trouble keeping leg bands on (my chickens free range and are very active) and keeping up with changing them every few weeks as they're growing is a pain. This year I toe punched family groups as they hatched. And 1-2 weeks later I wing banded so I can individually track later.

The pliers are a one time cost of about $15. The bands themselves are $10-11 per 100. Cheaper then plastic leg bands. The wing bands also come in different colors if that helps with ID. Randall Burkey and other poultry supply places all carry them.

It is my first time wing banding so this season will be the real test, but I like them better already.

 

[dreamofglory]

I am very impressed.  The Buff is a tough color to work with to get the birds even.  I see as very nice pullet and would encourage you to continue in your quest.  This variety is in sore shape across the board.  You should be very proud of what you're accomplishing. 

thank you very much.

 

[speckledhen]

Fred, you made a comment about this Black Rock chick in the first photo a short time ago. At the time, I thought pullet, but nope, slow maturing cockerel. He's about 7 weeks old now. So, I have two Black Rock pairs, then, if someone wants them.

 

[bigjohn752000]

are they bantams or large? i have a pair of bantam black rocks beautiful birds

 

[Fred's Hens]

Marvin sent me this photo of a Black Rock from Germany. Look at those legs.

 

[Fred's Hens]

are they bantams or large? i have a pair of bantam black rocks beautiful birds

I'm sure Cyn will tell you they are Large Fowl.

 

[bigjohn752000]

im telling ya that is an awesome bird!!!!!!!

 

[Beekissed]

She's beautiful!!!