I can't give you any info, but I've just asked about Barnevelders too, so I'm interested to read your replies. Do you mind if I ask whereabouts you are? I've yet to find a Barnevelder breeder round here (in Norfolk).

OK, so if I want Black Rocks, I need to look for Rhode Rocks. Yes, it was confusing, thanks for the explanation.

What about Barnevelders? I just read up on them in an old issue of Practical Poultry.

Wow, thank you all so much for your suggestions. What a lovely friendly bunch you all are A friend of mine has some black rocks she got last year, and she swears by them, but I'm having trouble finding any round here. I like the sound of the Marans and Warrens. And I love Gingernuts! (as my ever exp...

I'm sure this must have been asked before, but could I have some recommendations for breeds/hybrids? I have kept some LF breeds before, Light Sussex, Welsummer etc., but had to rehome them as the dog I had at the time had a taste for them. He has now passed away, so I would love to keep chooks again...