beulah59 Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 I saw a black hen recently .. pure black with a red comb. What variety might it have been? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 We might need a bit more help How big was she? did she have feathery legs? .... can't think of any questions to narrow it down, but hopefully someone will be along in a bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Any clue as to shape and size or characteristics, comb etc..? A lot of breeds come in pure black Minorcas, Rosecombs, Orpingtons, Pekins, Wyandottes, Marans, Croad Langshans, Appenzellers all spring to mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Australorps? Croad Langshans? Minorca? Leghorn? Rosecomb? Any of these??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beulah59 Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 Oh! I had no idea there were so many!! Ordinary legs .... 'bout the size of my Light Sussex ... it was just a glimpse but I fancied I might like a pair of black hens next!! Are black rocks actually black? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickendoodle Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 My Black Rock is black - don't know if they all are though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 One of my Black Rocks, Mash, is black with a lovely greeny sheen. Squeak is mostly black with a browny-orangey bit on her front. Bubble is mostly ginger. Here's Mash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beulah59 Posted January 13, 2010 Author Share Posted January 13, 2010 I think it might be a black rock ... now to find a breeder in the area!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Whereabouts are you? Here are all the official Black Rock breeders http://www.theblackrock.co.uk/Black_Rock_Hen_Agents.html I got mine from the South Wales guy, Chris Much, he was really helpful and happy for me to phone him if I needed any advice, although I haven't needed to yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beulah59 Posted January 13, 2010 Author Share Posted January 13, 2010 Oh, brilliant website - thanks! Found this contact http://www.organicpullets.co.uk/_index.html which is ideal. Just don't tell DH just yet ... I've promised I'll wait a while before adding any more to the brood And they're only £9.50 for POL! The temptation is growing stronger ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
