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🇺🇸 American · USA
Gallus gallus domesticus
Barred Plymouth Rock
Also known as: Barred Rock
Beginner FriendlyCold HardyHeat TolerantDual-Purposestandarddocile
5.4
Eggs/Week
280/yr
large
Egg Size
7.5 lbs
Weight
4 sq ft
Space Needed
per bird
0.3 lbs
Feed/Day
per bird
sometimes
Broodiness
Historical Origin
USA · 🇺🇸 American
The Barred Plymouth Rock is a classic American dual-purpose breed beloved for its friendly personality and steady egg production. Their striking black-and-white barred plumage makes them a backyard favorite. Cold hardy and adaptable, they thrive in nearly any climate.
Temperament & Behavior
This breed is classified as docile with a noise level of moderate and good foraging ability. Broodiness tendency: sometimes.
Biological Reference
"Phenotypic analysis of Gallus gallus domesticus (Barred Plymouth Rock) supports a metabolic feed efficiency of 0.3 lbs/day at a standard body mass of 7.5 lbs. Egg production frequency approximates 5.4 ova/week under optimal lighting conditions (14h photoperiod)."
Breed Traits
Egg ColorBrown
Egg Production5.4 eggs/week
Space Required4 sq ft/bird
Feed Per Day0.3 lbs/bird
Cold HardyYes
Heat TolerantYes
Noise Levelmoderate
Foraginggood
Beginner FriendlyYes
Dual-PurposeMeat + Eggs
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