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Barred Plymouth Rock Chickens
Plymouth Rock Chickens have been a very popular breed in America since their introduction in 1869. Originally Plymouth Rocks were bred as a dual-purpose fowl, valued both for their meat and the hens' egg-laying abilities.
The ongoing and growing popularity of these chickens with the “backyard chicken” movement is largely due to it's docile, easily tamable, nature, tendency to brood, long life expectancy, and excellent production of both eggs and meat. Families wishing to raise chickens at home as pets, will find these friendly birds an excellent choice.
Plymouth Rocks are relatively large chickens. The face of the Plymouth Rock is red with red ear lobes, a bright yellow beak, bay-colored eyes, and a single comb of moderate size. Their feathers are fairly loosely held but do not easily tangle.
Barred Plymouth Rock Chickens lay large eggs that vary in color from light to medium brown, sometimes with a touch of pink. The birds continue laying all through the winter with decreased production. On average, each Plymouth Rock hen will lay around 200 eggs per year. |
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Fowl Facts
Barred Plymouth Rock Chicken Info
- Adult Weight - Male: 9.5 pounds ; Female: 6 pounds
- Color - Black and White Barred, Yellow Skin, Smaller Comb
- Purpose - Dual Purpose - Egg Laying and Meat Production
- Egg Production - Good
- Egg Color - Brown
- Country of Origin -United States
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