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🇺🇸 American · USA

Gallus gallus domesticus

Barred Plymouth Rock

Also known as: Barred Rock

5.4 eggs/wk·Brown eggs·7.5 lbs

Beginner FriendlyCold HardyHeat TolerantDual-Purposestandarddocile

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)."