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Brown Egg Layers

Barred Plymouth Rock

Brown eggsDocile, Easy to Care ForCold hardyHeat hardy
250Eggs / year
In brief

Large brown eggs, 6 to 7 lb at maturity, and a docile, easy to care for temperament.

Breed specifications

Barred Plymouth Rock at a glance

Temperament
Docile, Easy to Care For
Weight
6 to 7 lb
Eggs per year
250
Egg size
Large
Egg color
Brown
Cold hardy
Yes
Heat hardy
Yes

Plymouth Rocks are as beautiful and productive as they are easy to care for. In 1620 a travel-weary band of pilgrims set foot on Plymouth Rock. Years later an ideal backyard chicken breed was named in honor of this famous site. They link the flock owner with American history while yielding abundant eggs and tasty meat. In bygone days when nearly every farm had a chicken flock, the utility and beauty of these birds made them the breed of choice. Few birds are as stunningly real as a Plymouth Rock strolling across a summer lawn. With a New England heritage, they do not let winter blizzards interrupt laying.

Fun fact: Large brown eggs.

More about Plymouth Rocks

Common questions

Barred Plymouth Rock questions, answered

How many eggs does a Barred Plymouth Rock lay?

About 250 large brown eggs per year.

How big do Barred Plymouth Rocks get?

Barred Plymouth Rocks weigh 6 to 7 lb at maturity.

What is a Barred Plymouth Rock's temperament?

Docile, Easy to Care For.

Is the Barred Plymouth Rock cold and heat hardy?

The Barred Plymouth Rock is cold hardy and heat hardy.

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