Comments on: New girls to spice up the roosters life

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 13:07:48 +0000

In reply to Jeanette.

Yeah, I’ve kept Barred Rocks for years and I’ve seen many others besides mine. Those are not them. The white one with black speckles is probably a Speckled Sussex. The gold and black? I dunno. But wow – they sure are beautiful!

By: Jeanette

Jeanette — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 21:42:34 +0000

In reply to Domestic Executive. Those are not Plymouth Barred Rocks. The rooster might be, but the beautiful brown-and-black hens and the white-speckled one are not PBR

By: Domestic Executive

Domestic Executive — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 19:45:05 +0000

In reply to mdiehn. Hi Mike, they are Plymouth Barred Rock hens. A large and heavy breed excellent for not flying the coop and in danger from a basset hound.

By: mdiehn

mdiehn — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 13:29:54 +0000

Hi! Beautiful hens! Have you ever learned their breeds?

By: Domestic Executive

Domestic Executive — Fri, 08 May 2009 20:05:50 +0000

In reply to Ruta M.. The hens are settling in although we did lose one overnight in the bush. She flew out of the pen and couldn't get back in to roost. I tried to get her back but I think I was just scaring her further into the undergrowth. She's back now in the warm of the hen house! JT

By: Marrisa

Marrisa — Sun, 03 May 2009 22:16:08 +0000

Your hens are really good looking! I dont ever remember having such gorgeous hens when I was growing up – ours were just brown and normal hen looking, the feathers are so nice on these birds. I hope they settle in well, I cant wait to get some chickens, I am glad too that you will be able to help me too once we do, being the chicken expert you are now!! xx

By: Ruta M.

Ruta M. — Sat, 02 May 2009 07:00:16 +0000

They’re very pretty your new hens. Once in a while I’d go with my boys to Hatherleigh market on the day of the poultry auctions and usually come home with some interesting birds. Once I bought so many I forgot to collect one lot of silkies and when I phoned the market to tell them I’d be back they also asked me to take some other bantams away that had been left. My best buy at the auction was a bird I bought unseen for 50p. there were so masny entries that day it was one of the overflow ones still in cardboard boxes and described as a white leghorn which I always wanted. When I took it out of the box I thought I’d been had because it had 2″ spurs. But it was a hen, must have been crossed with a game bird. It was the best layer I’ve ever had !