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Plymouth Rock
Also known as: Barred Rock
Classic American homestead chicken.
🐣 Beginner friendly❄ Cold hardy☀ Heat hardy🪺 Goes broody
Egg color
brown
Eggs / year
220
Egg size
large
Purpose
dual
Class
American
Size
large
Hen weight
7.5 lbs
Rooster weight
9.5 lbs
Temperament
docile, friendly, curious
Noise level
moderate
Origin
USA
Lifespan
8–12 yrs
About the Plymouth Rock
Plymouth Rocks, especially the Barred variety, are one of the most reliable backyard breeds — productive, hardy, and easy to handle.
Care tips
Standard care; thrive in cold weather.
Color varieties
barredwhitebuffsilver
Fun facts
- Most popular breed in the US for most of the 20th century