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Barred Rocks
Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2017 2:48 pm
by KimChick
Is there anyone near me who raises Barred Rocks?
Sometime in the future, I would be interested in getting some pullets, but not sure exactly when.
Thanks.
Re: Barred Rocks
Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2017 3:22 pm
by Jaye
Are you looking for heritage, or production/hatchery? If you're just looking for pet quality, Frey's hatchery sells production Barred Rocks.
Re: Barred Rocks
Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2017 9:42 pm
by TomK
I got my barred rocks from Bonnies...sweet birds, at least the girls...fantastic layers...healthy birds..
Re: Barred Rocks
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 3:21 pm
by WLLady
if westport is near west lorne i do....but i'm pretty sure westport is nowhere near west lorne.......just a hunch.....
Re: Barred Rocks
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 7:56 pm
by KimChick
WLLady wrote: ↑Fri Aug 11, 2017 3:21 pm
if westport is near west lorne i do....but i'm pretty sure westport is nowhere near west lorne.......just a hunch.....
Thanks WLLady, but I'm north of Kingston.
Re: Barred Rocks
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 7:59 pm
by KimChick
Jaye wrote: ↑Thu Aug 10, 2017 3:22 pm
Are you looking for heritage, or production/hatchery? If you're just looking for pet quality, Frey's hatchery sells production Barred Rocks.
Looking for laying hens. We like our BSL, which are good layers and part Barred Rock. And we like the size and appearance of Barred Rocks.
Pet, layer, stewing hen - is there a difference?
Re: Barred Rocks
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 8:10 pm
by KimChick
TomK wrote: ↑Thu Aug 10, 2017 9:42 pm
I got my barred rocks from Bonnies...sweet birds, at least the girls...fantastic layers...healthy birds..
I'm not seeing a website for Bonnies, just a phone#.
Re: Barred Rocks
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 8:29 pm
by KimChick
Jaye wrote: ↑Thu Aug 10, 2017 3:22 pm
Are you looking for heritage, or production/hatchery? If you're just looking for pet quality, Frey's hatchery sells production Barred Rocks.
Oh gee, now you're really making me do my research!
All of our fowl adventures have begun with Frey's.
However, if that is a question to ponder, what would you recommend for laying hens of the Barred Rock breed? Heritage or hatchery?
Re: Barred Rocks
Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2017 8:43 am
by WLLady
Laying i would get production. Beauty i would get heritage.
Or both. Lol
Re: Barred Rocks
Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2017 10:25 am
by Killerbunny
I had a couple of Barred rocks from Frey in my first Ready to Lay mix. Lovely healthy birds and laid a huge egg. Nice nature too. Oh and you should check whether they debeak birds or not. If not done carefully it's close to barbaric IMO.