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| My PR rooster "Romney" with one of his daughters (bird belongs to WAR'S) |
Partridge Plymouth Rocks are a very rare variety of the Plymouth Rock family. The males possess one of the most beautiful plumage patterns, which makes them an excellent exhibition bird. They have most of the common characteristics of the Barred and White Rocks and are considered a popular and efficient dual purpose breed. The hens are great layers of large brown eggs and are also known to make excellent setters. Males weigh in around 9 to 10 pounds and females weigh in from 7 to 8 pounds. Partridge Rocks handle temperature extremes with relative ease with the right accommodations.
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| Lovely PR Rock pullet (bird belongs to WAR'S) |
The most important factor in breeding Plymouth Rocks or any other breed is shape or also known as type. "Type makes the breed, followed by color the variety." These Partridge rocks have correct type which can be readily observed.
Next I have to say that they are egg laying machines and the eggs have great fertility with my healthy virile males. If I set 25 eggs 23 will always hatch. The males are a beautiful addition to the farm yard and the females look lovely next to them with their contrasting plumage. They love to free range and tend to adapt well to climate change and stress of living in Texas out in the wilderness.
I am breeding the father Romney whose type and color pleases me back to his daughters this year. This type of breeding style assures me that the offspring with be the same. Line breeding involves breeding a strain back to itself to promote and perpetuate the good qualities that the line possesses and not bring in unknown lines which may produce a bad outcome. In my opinion line breeding is a valuable breeding tool when you stay in its perimeters.
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| Romney eyeing someone else's girls look at his Rock body (type) (bird belongs to WAR'S) |
