Barred Plymouth Rock Bantams

[chickincrazy]

Did you know? Barred Rock bantams are gaining in popularity, so much so that there's usually lots of competition in shows?

 

[michaelf]

Where can I get a trio Of them??

 

[chickincrazy]

Well, this thread is old but no breeders have been responding. I don't have any available, my flock has been struggling. You can ask around, I'm sorry I couldn't help you much.

 

[1611]

I've had trouble raising my Barred Rock Bantam chicks also. I water them with an I dropper with sugar water and electrolytes for a few days. Now that they are grown they are doing well. I have about a dozen or more hens and lots of roosters. But My wife and I love our Barred Bantams.

 

[chickincrazy]

You have beautiful chickens! Sorry I took so long getting back to you. It's been a busy week.

I recently lost two good roosters of this breed. Honestly, I only have like 7 birds of this breed. But I show them and started this thread for anyone who had barred rock bantams. Pro's and newbies can join this thread.

I've had trouble raising my Barred Rock Bantam chicks also. I water them with an I dropper with sugar water and electrolytes for a few days. Now that they are grown they are doing well. I have about a dozen or more hens and lots of roosters. But My wife and I love our Barred Bantams.

Thanks for posting, by the way! Nice chickens!

 

[1Cluckygirl]

I have a young cockerel, only about 8 weeks old. I'm wondering at what age he might be sexually mature. I have a hen I'd like to breed him with.

 

[chickincrazy]

I have a young cockerel, only about 8 weeks old. I'm wondering at what age he might be sexually mature. I have a hen I'd like to breed him with.

I have bred a 5 month old Barred Rock cockerel with a hen. Also, I have read that they can mate successfully at 5 to 6 months of age. Good luck with him!

 

[1Cluckygirl]

Thank you! I can't keep him long because Roos aren't aloud in my area. I'm hoping to get some hatching eggs before he has to go.

 

[chickincrazy]

Oh no! That stinks. Well, let's hope he's a non-crower!

 

[chickincrazy]

This is Vanita, She is my FAVORITE hen. She's a show stopper, and acts like a diva! She one first place at my first show.