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Brown Egg Layers

Buff Rock

Brown eggsDocileCold hardyHeat hardy
165Eggs / year
In brief

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

Breed specifications

Buff Rock at a glance

Temperament
Docile
Weight
6 to 7 lb
Eggs per year
165
Egg size
Large
Egg color
Brown
Cold hardy
Yes
Heat hardy
Yes

Buff Plymouth Rocks, also known as Buff Rocks, are a less common variety of Plymouth Rocks. They have a buff coloration, and are, like other varieties of the Plymouth Rock, a good egg layer, docile, friendly, and an easy bird to keep.

Fun fact: Large brown eggs.

Common questions

Buff Rock questions, answered

How many eggs does a Buff Rock lay?

About 165 large brown eggs per year.

How big do Buff Rocks get?

Buff Rocks weigh 6 to 7 lb at maturity.

What is a Buff Rock's temperament?

Docile.

Is the Buff Rock cold and heat hardy?

The Buff Rock is cold hardy and heat hardy.

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