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richard
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Location: somerset
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| I'm not a black rock buff but I've been told by a breeder that they'll lay regularly for about 5 years and then they'll start to slow down. |
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Nursie
Joined: 29 Jan 2006
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Richard, thank you. That was what I thought too - they'll be spared my boot up their bottoms then!
I think they are all just trying my patience!!  |
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Paul
Joined: 08 Apr 2008
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| Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 9:14 am Post subject: Black Rock and Isa Brown |
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I want to purchase 4 hens, 2 Black Rock and 2 Isa Brown. Is this wise or should I stick to one or the other? Also do all breeds get on well together? The hens will be free range in a large run. The hen house is approx 1x1x1.5 m.
Any advice on quantities and type of feeding would also be helpful.
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sophie bishop
Joined: 15 Apr 2008
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Location: reading
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i have 6 black rocks  |
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Bhindi
Joined: 23 Apr 2005
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Location: Rugby, Warwickshire
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| Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 10:17 pm Post subject: Re: Black Rock and Isa Brown |
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| Paul wrote: |
I want to purchase 4 hens, 2 Black Rock and 2 Isa Brown. Is this wise or should I stick to one or the other? Also do all breeds get on well together? The hens will be free range in a large run. The hen house is approx 1x1x1.5 m.
Any advice on quantities and type of feeding would also be helpful.
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Hi Paul, Sorry we didn't answer your post, I have only just discovered it. I don't think it matters much about particular breeds, the only concern I've heard mentioned is the sizes of the birds, Its not a great idea to put small with giants, so if you can match the breeds (with matching ages if their youngsters) then you should be fine.
I got 6 black rocks of which I still have 5, (their in the 5th year), Last August I got another 4 girls, Marans x 2, Welsummer and Barnvelder. My black rocks may not have the intresting feathers these newbies have, but pound for pound in my opinion they are the most stable of girls. My youngsters are loopy and Barnvelder and one of the Marans just about freak out at the slightest of things. They are hard work. The two marans are already trying their best to go broody too, which is something my Black Rocks have not put me through. |
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flump
Joined: 20 Apr 2008
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Location: Northants
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Have read some interesting posts on these Black Rocks and i have made my mind up these are the hens for me.A few questions tho,
1. Where can i purchase these ? i am in Northamptonshire
2,I have read they are very placid birds,and are very friendly,is this true ?
3,Would keeping just 2 of these be ideal for a first timer ?
Many thx
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Bhindi
Joined: 23 Apr 2005
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Location: Rugby, Warwickshire
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Here is a list of black rock agents. There is one in your area, so you are fortunate.
Black Rock agents
In my opinion they are an excellent hen for the first time chicken owner, but I would not by my experience call them placid, or very friendly. Having said that I would not suggest that they arent either. I just don't think there renound for being the friendliest. They are easy birds to handle but not doting softies that some breeds might be.
They are tough birds, that cope well with inclement weather.
I feel very pleased that I chose them for my first girls, and am very likely to get more in the future.
If it all possible please try to get 3. That should be a minimum number for social reasons etc. |
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Dusty
Joined: 07 Jan 2008
Posts: 770
Location: St. Asaph
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I have three Black Rocks and they were my first chooks.
They were easy to settle and found their way into the coop first night and every night without problem.
They follow me around ( it's food not me they want  ) and come streaking up the paddock when they hear my voice and learn't quickly to eat out of my hand.
All in all a good first bird and excellent layer |
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flump
Joined: 20 Apr 2008
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Location: Northants
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Mny thanks for the link bhindi,as soon as my coop is ready(long story ! i have posted about this in housing section) i shall be contacting the agents to see what they have to offer.
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flump
Joined: 20 Apr 2008
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Location: Northants
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Just to add,an agent in my area bobkan apparently doesn't live there anymore,the home phone number is answered by lady saying he no longer lives there,so i guess he don't breed black rocks now,unless anyone knows any different ? But the other guy david penn certainly does,and tomorrow i pick my girls up !
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Bhindi
Joined: 23 Apr 2005
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Location: Rugby, Warwickshire
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| Great news! How many are you getting then Flump, and how old will they be? |
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daz p
Joined: 06 May 2008
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| For anyone looking to get Black Rocks, Merrydale in Leicester now have them available. Its only down the Rd from me, currently waiting on their Ranger and other hybrids to become available |
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GTB
Joined: 16 Jul 2008
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Location: Heart of Wiltshire
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This is one of our Black rocks - we have nine of them. They are now nearly five years old and getting past their prime for egg laying
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