Plymouth rock chicken

The Barred Rock chicken, a variety of the Plymouth Rock breed, is known for its friendly nature and striking black-and-white striped feathers. Learn about their characteristics, care tips, and how to raise them for a productive and charming addition to your flock.

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The Plymouth Rock chicken is one of the oldest American breeds and also one of the most popular. These dual-purpose chickens make practical additions to your flock.

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The Plymouth Rock chickens are also known as “Barred Rocks”. The Barred Rocks are actually a variety of the Plymouth Rock breed. Other varieties are White, Partridge, Buff, Silver-Penciled, Black, Blue and Colombian, all developed in the USA in the mid-19th century. This bird was first shown off as a breed in 1869.

Just as the name might imply, the Plymouth Rock chicken is one of the oldest poultry breeds in the United ... Read more

Blue Plymouth Rock chickens stand out as a beautiful heritage breed with gorgeous blue-gray plumage. Plymouth Rocks have won the hearts of chicken keepers and poultry enthusiasts worldwide. This less common variety of the Plymouth Rock breed is resilient, cold-hardy, and beginner-friendly.

If you’ve been considering snapping up a Plymouth Rock chicken, our guide will walk you through just how these birds will impact you and your homestead.

Martha keeps more than 200 chickens at her Bedford farm. Tour the coops and learn her advice on raising a happy, healthy, and productive flock.