True-to-breed RIR rooster needed

[JScott]

I'm relatively new (4th year) to raising chickens. I bought 25 RIRs from McMurray hatcheries but was disappointed they didn't look like the RIRs my grandad had 50 years ago. Most were a lot lighter colored and smaller. I decided to try to breed them back to original looks and have had some success but am now in need of a true-to-breed rooster to continue. I'd like one or two about 6 to 8 months old to resume breeding next year. Can anyone help me find a breeder of true-to-breed RIRs?

 

[aart]

Might want to post this somewhere in the breed forums.

Also, try out the advanced search function:
advanced search>titles only>RIR

 

[JScott]

I was atthe breed forums. Got sent here. Thanks anyway.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

They may have misdirected you -- there is an active Buy/Sell/Trade section here at BYC, that may be a better place to direct your search as you can post a "ISO" (In Search Of) thread. You may also want to check out the thread for your state in the "Where am I/Where are you" section so you can start networking with other chicken keepers near you who may either have or know someone who has the type of bird you are seeking.

 

[ClayRust]

I have RIRs from the Mohawk line. Beautiful birds

 

[donrae]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/407294/the-heritage-rhode-island-red-site

Did you try this thread? They've got some great folks there with beautiful birds. That's probably what you remember from your Grandpa

 

[JScott]

Thanks Donrae. I'll check it out.