I see Plymouth Rocks, but the store I got my chicks from said "Partridge Rock." Are they the same? Also, I don't see much about Dixie Rainbows. I have two of them. How come?
Partridge rock?
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Partridge Plymouth Rocks are a lesser known color variation of the original Barred Rocks. Partridge Rock Hens are a reddish-brown color with black edging down their back, breast and body. The copper coloring around their necks resemble partridges. Roosters are multi-colored, with red heads and upper backs and glossy black bodies, breast and tail feathers. Their saddle and hackle feathers are greenish-black and have a smattering of red throughout.
Status: A standardized, rare breed, Partridge Plymouth Rock chickens are listed with the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy list as “Recovering.”
Body Type: Long, broad bodies that are deep with bred-in vitality and strength.
Mature Weight: As established by the American Poultry Association, the standard weight for Partridge Plymouth Rock chickens is: adult male- 9 ½ pounds, hen- 7 ½ pounds, cockerel- 8 pounds, pullet- 5 pounds.
Status: A standardized, rare breed, Partridge Plymouth Rock chickens are listed with the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy list as “Recovering.”
Body Type: Long, broad bodies that are deep with bred-in vitality and strength.
Mature Weight: As established by the American Poultry Association, the standard weight for Partridge Plymouth Rock chickens is: adult male- 9 ½ pounds, hen- 7 ½ pounds, cockerel- 8 pounds, pullet- 5 pounds.
This is a Partridge Rock. Her name is Vera. Super friendly.
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Yup. My 2 girls look just like yours. Beautiful, aren't they? Thanks for the info.
I am a big fan of the partridge colour variation.
The partridge colour should be darker than pictured above, but for hatchery that is what it should look like
Plymouth Rocks are amazing birds.
The partridge colour should be darker than pictured above, but for hatchery that is what it should look like
Plymouth Rocks are amazing birds.
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Hey would anyone know wat brred the hen that my avatar might be?
Looks to be a mixed breed to me. Haven't seen another like her
Very pretty!
Thanks alot im new to having hens....still waiting for the firstlay...learning as i go
Welcome! Soon you will learn the addicting nature of raising poultry
Started out only wanting four.. Now I have 10 times that many. We even moved so we could expand lol. It's really enriching in my experience.
How many do you have now?
I believe that Veldfire is a partridge rock...am I correct?
She has clean whitish yellow legs and feet.
She has clean whitish yellow legs and feet.
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