🐓 Barred Plymouth Rock vs Rhode Island Red. WATCH THIS Before Choosing

[@John-100]

You should build two chickencoops, one for egg lying the other for retired hens, free range the retired hens for insect control, this works well for me, stink bugs don't stand a chance against hungry old hens eating everything they find. They are old, so if you lose a few to hawks, no big lose, so make sure they got an old rooster to protect them.

[@BrianCarnevaleB26]

Exactly right & so well said. Stink bugs are taking over.

[@ashleightanner6811]

I love the Rhode Island Reds!! 😍

[@baddadfarmjokes]

Diddo!!

[@SarahMatthews-wd9mq]

I wasn't a fan of Hybrid crosses, but the Golden Comet is the only one I'll keep. I absolutely love their friendly demeaner. They lay all winter long and nearly every day. They might not be dual purpose, but you can use them to make chicken broth and bone broth. They are worth their weight in gold, in my opinion.

[@thomaslamprogiorgos6258]

They can't utilize pasture, only heritage breeds can. They are designed to utilize only fully formulated layer feed. And they lay less and eat more than commercial white leghorns.

[@BrianCarnevaleB26]

I grew up with R.I. Reds! They are such a hardy bird for the cold climes. Plus their temperament was very good. We NEVER butchered our birds as my Dad said they earned a full life cycle for feeding our small family for years!

[@nogames8982]

I love both of these breeds. Highly recommend them both.

[@janeywelch9983]

I really love my BR for their personalities. My RIR aren’t fussy or spoiled but just don’t seem to get out and free range as much as the others.

[@shadowman207]

Me and my family are finally starting up with our chicken farm. Starting small to see how this goes, but I have 3 RIR chicks, 3 California Whites and 2 Barred rock so far. They are still in the house and yes, I have them all together and for the last two weeks have had zero issues with any of them wanting to fight or bully each other. I built a 32’X12’ coop/yard for them. The coop itself is 12 wide and 8 long and 8 tall. The rest is yard fully enclosed, wire buried 2 feet in the ground with a full top. 8 nesting boxes that are flush to the inside back wall and hang out the back with doors so we can gather eggs without entering the coop. I’m extremely excited about this and cannot wait till it’s time to take them to their new home.

[@CamilleTylerbrand]

I like my Rrote island reds also. Thanks for sharing. New subscriber here

[@AdamD-q6c]

Rooster Sussex Red jest imponujący, podczas gdy Rhode Island Red ma tylko kolor, ale jest mały, Sussex Red to rodowód koguta, jak w dawnych czasach na wsi podobnie Playmuth Rock

[@ronwest7930]

I've read stuff over the years about RR being aggressive, but the large darker brown eggs are appealing. The wide open spaces around your coup look like good hunting grounds for hawks.

[@tannerfarmstead]

We don’t have any issues with hawks but if we did I would get a guard goose or an LGD

[@AdamD-q6c]

@@tannerfarmstead rooster sussex red is impressive, while rhode island red has only color but is small, sussex red is a pedigree rooster as in the old days in the countryside similarly playmuth rock

[@cierrapowell1765]

We have a RR rooster and he is very aggressive. We’ve only had him about a month but he’s taught my sweet White Austra hens some nasty behavior.

[@rickabreu246]

I subscribed to your channel, but I don't understand English, because I live in the northeast of Brazil. It would be interesting if you put subtitles in Portuguese. A big hug

[@alanmcnutt6673]

We started out with a few hens of several different breeds. Including BR and RIR. We prefer our Barred Rocks due to their inquisitive demeanor and how smart they are. They quickly rose to the top of the pecking order as well. Due to this, we are moving towards a vast majority of BR, including our 7 month old rooster.

[@tannerfarmstead]

Very cool. Barred rocks are great birds as well

[@CFarnwide]

We just added some Barred Rocks to our flock today! My brother has kept them exclusively for quite a while and recommended them. Our other birds are Easter Eggers and Speckled Sussex. We are hoping the BR have the same temperament as the SS with eggs as big as the EE. Check out my short videos if you have a second to spare 😎

[@waheedahmed7643]

@@CFarnwide so how did you find them after 6 months ? Are they worthy ?

[@CFarnwide]

@@waheedahmed7643 absolutely worthy birds! We have been extremely pleased to be honest. Great and friendly personalities, not aggressive towards other birds, beautiful, curious, GREAT layers, and last but not least… masterful foragers. They also matured into laying quicker than any other breed we’ve had. I believe they started at 16 weeks 😎

[@beckytanner2345]

Sooooo interesting about the differences!

[@tracyblack1509]

I have both. And in our extreme heat in Texas, they are doing fine. In addition, I have had no health issues with either breed.

[@jordanallen3078]

My gran used to say 'if a chicken isn't big enough for meat, it's surely big enough for a nice chicken stock!' 😄😄

[@nickrubberboot3673]

Great full-height LaCrosse Grange rubberboots!! Kind regards from The Netherlands :)

[@Wblair8772]

I just got 4 Rhode Island reds for a backyard coop and was thinking of adding a couple barred rocks with them as I have the space and variety would be nice. Your video was helpful.

[@tannerfarmstead]

So glad!! Thanks for commenting!!

[@paulcharpentier7095]

All good birds. To each his own. Barred work well for me. Extreme cold here in northern Saskatchewan. They come threw winter fine. Lay all winter. Some are broody and that's how I get replacements

[@MichaelHill-f3l]

Thanks for the informative video. I, too, have Rhode Island Reds and Barred Plymouth Rock hens. In my experience I have found that the the Barred Rocks are a bit more docile then the Reds. As you said... similar birds except in egg production. Reds producing more. But my Reds tend be be a little more agressive and accept new pullets into the flick less quickly than the Barred Rocks.

[@thomaslamprogiorgos6258]

White rocks are the world's most balanced multi purpose breed. And I couldn't even think to compare the competitive and bully RIR to the legendary barred rocks. But, try white rocks.

[@AdamD-q6c]

rooster sussex red is impressive, while rhode island red has only color but is small, sussex red is a pedigree rooster as in the old days in the countryside similarly playmuth rock

[@country_boy_zone6b]

I like New Hampshire REDS , Australorps and Welsummers. you NHR will lay as well as a RIR but about a size bigger egg. Australorps will lay better in cold months if you have them and Welsummers, well what can i saw about the best egg laying chicken breed. Yes you sacrifice some eggs but wow they are beautiful, they are so mellow mine would follow me around when i would plant wait for a grub or treat thrown their way, even lay friendly! I really enjoy EASTER Eggers but they are a mixed bag , tho the Ameraucana sweetness does come through. Cackle seems to have the best production line of EE ive seen.

[@massagemaster9637]

Thanks so much for your video! So helpful! ✨🐓

[@alankee1065]

I like both breeds. I also rotate in Buff Orpington. Also a good dual purpose bird.

[@tannerfarmstead]

That’s another great breed

[@penut1344]

I prefer Plymouth Rocks. My Rhode Island are great birds also, but not as friendly as my Rocks. My Rocks are so sweet and like to be held. While my Islands will tolerate it lol.

[@AdamD-q6c]

rooster sussex red is impressive, while rhode island red has only color but is small, sussex red is a pedigree rooster as in the old days in the countryside similarly playmuth rock

[@debbiependleton8507]

Thanks for the information. I'm new to the chicken world and learning quickly. Question: With Roosters, do you need to separate them into their own coops or can they be kept with the chicken hens? And how many Roosters per coop with the hens? Can the Roosters mingle or will they fight?

[@tannerfarmstead]

You can keep the rooster with the flock. Our expulsion roosters is not a good one therefore we don’t have one. The ones we’ve had in past are mean and aggressive

[@debbiependleton8507]

@@tannerfarmstead Thanks! I only have 1 Rooster and 7 Hens. They are 14 weeks old now. Non are aggressive so far. And my Rooster has yet to learn to crow. LOL

[@530eman]

We love our blue Sapphires; prolific layers, not flighty but also not dual purpose

[@cornell833]

Great content bro

[@tannerfarmstead]

Thank you!!!

[@kl1958]

What hatchery do you purchase your chicks from? looks like they are extremely healthy and you take extremely good care of them. Many people mention that the Rhode Island Reds are somewhat aggressive and down right mean but you do not seem to have that problem. Interesting.

[@tannerfarmstead]

I’ve only had mean roosters. The hens are chill. Roosters are hit or miss on if they are aggressive or not. We get our chicks from Cackle hatchery in Missouri

[@kl1958]

@@tannerfarmstead ok sounds great. thanks.

[@wadeladner7670]

Enjoyed your video and I like both breeds as well. Until they lay in the hay barn and can’t find the eggs.

[@walterwright3971]

I always loved the Rhode Island’s

[@terryjohnson6392]

In an open pen like that how do you keep out the hawks,owls,snakes and other predators

[@tannerfarmstead]

Great question. No we don’t have any issues with aerial predators. The electric fence keeps all the ground predators away. No issues with snakes at this point

[@terryjohnson6392]

@@tannerfarmstead my pen is covered 24/7 I have hawks and owls try to get in a few days I seen a red fox in my goat pasture.

[@alankee1065]

@@terryjohnson6392 I have a healthy crow population and encourage them with corn. They keep all the birds of prey at bay. My birds roam freely around the farm.

[@CFarnwide]

@@alankee1065 We keep a crow and owl decoy in our yard and move them every couple of days. Not really sure if it works but we’ve never had an attack from birds of prey. 🤷‍♂️ Now if I can only catch those pesky rats! They aren’t harming the girls in any way, just eating their food and tunneling in my garden. 😡

[@alankee1065]

@@CFarnwide the decoys are a good idea. My cats keep the rats, mice and squirrels in check. The cats regularly hang out in and under (the bird’s dust bath area) the coop. My friend has a cute little Yorkie that slays the rodents under his house.

[@iraamerson623]

Of 4 hens I have one RR and one Barred PR that are best friends.

[@revfred2008]

I have tons of questions can you help us out. We just bought 6 Barred Rock chickens that are still in warmers. We have the coop setup and waiting for them. Any words of wisdom when we go to buy 6 more next week? Can we mix Rhode Island Reds with the Barred Rocks?

[@tannerfarmstead]

Yea you can mix them! That shouldn’t be a problem.

[@sararapp9798]

I'm new to chickens. We got some red hens that look like Rhode Island reds. They may lots of eggs, but are so aggressive towards each other & also towards our ducks. Not sure which breed I have, but I never want another one because of this 😐

[@shavanerad9038]

Do you keep roosters? My experience is with barred rocks, but my understanding from others is that the reds roosters are more aggressive?

[@tannerfarmstead]

We don’t. We’ve never had a nice rooster so we do without them

[@warfaageeddi3128]

How do you keep the breeds pure if you are rearing different breeds together?

[@tannerfarmstead]

We aren’t hatching our own birds

[@decorativebirdsbaku]

👍👍👍

[@telleroftheone]

Great content! How would you say the temperament of RIR roosters are vs barred rocks? I want my flock to have a brave rooster but I also have very young children that I don’t want to get attacked when we go outside to get eggs.

[@tannerfarmstead]

It’s hard to say I’ve had mean roosters that were both breeds. I think it’s hit or miss with roosters

[@jasonhatfield4747]

Regardless of which breed you choose to raise, buy only true heritage lines. This can be accomplished by purchasing from an APA certified flock (McMurray has a few of these) or from an old school breeder such as Good Shepherd Conservancy. The vast majority of hatcheries in this country sell really crappy chickens that no longer confirm to the actual breed standard set forth by the APA, which means they do not possess the excellent qualities and health of true heritage birds. You'll have healthier, more productive, true dual purpose chickens that look way better as well.

[@JustACarnotaurus]

Instead of choosing I can get both

[@JustACarnotaurus]

Actually my grandpa wanted Plymouth Rock and I want Rhode Island Red so we are getting 3 of each

[@AdamD-q6c]

@@JustACarnotaurus rooster sussex red is impressive, while rhode island red has only color but is small, sussex red is a pedigree rooster as in the old days in the countryside similarly playmuth rock

[@natemodderman318]

Any hatchery you recommend for Pure Rhode Island Reds?

[@tannerfarmstead]

Most hatcheries have them across the country

[@rudiyuli7978]

can I have or buy RIR chickens

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

Have 20 Rhode Island Reds all strictly Egg layers

[@jhl4744]

I think road island raid is good egg layers

[@rudiyuli7978]

Haloo brother

[@goliath200us]

How much can you sell a dozen eggs for? With prices so high at the supermarket, you are likely much more competitively priced.

[@tannerfarmstead]

For pasture raised organic eggs I can sell them for $8 per dozen

[@rudiyuli7978]

can I have the eggs hatched,

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

Rhode Island Reds can live up to 10 to 15 years

[@rudiyuli7978]

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[@alexG-fl1rj]

This is so messed up to me- I know meat is meat but how can you raise something then just kill it when it stops laying eggs. You just see chickens as egg makers and food? U dint love your chickens? I feel so bad for them.

[@tannerfarmstead]

I do love them and we give them a great life

[@RonS.-ts8ec]

They love them, they are delicious

[@rudiyuli7978]

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[@jaybiker95]

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[@coreyshine6720]

Breed them together you get the black star

[@tannerfarmstead]

We should try

[@justgogalt]

Does it matter which breed is the rooster and which breed is the hen when you breed them together?

[@coreyshine6720]

@@justgogalt I forget but my black star is a great chicken.

[@AdamD-q6c]

@@coreyshine6720 rooster sussex red is impressive, while rhode island red has only color but is small, sussex red is a pedigree rooster as in the old days in the countryside similarly playmuth rock