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Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Plymouth Rock

Barred Plymouth Rocks or "Barred Rocks", as they''re called, are one of the most popular dual-purpose chickens on small farms today. Their heritage is unclear with reports of different crosses, but what is clear is that they're very friendly, great layers of large brown eggs and able to withstand cold weather quite nicely. Though they tolerate confinment, they're most happy when they get to range freely. All varieties of Plymouth Rock aside from the Barred and white varieties are relatively rare.

(Origins/History)
Class: America
Type: Large Fowl & Bamtam
Size: Heavy (7-8 lbs)
Rarity: Common
Purpose: Dual
Recognized Varieties: Barrred, White, Buff, Silver Penciled, Partride, cdumbian, Blue, Black

(Suitability to Backyard Life)
Hardy in Winter: Yes
Bears Confinment: Bears Well
Especially Docile: Yes
Setter/Broody: Yes
Personality: Smart, Plucky and Docile

(Fancy Feautures)
Comb Type: Single Comb
Crested: No
Feahered Legs: No
Number of Toes: 4

(Egg Facts)
Egg Laying: Very Good (4/wk)
Egg Color: Brown
Egg Size: Large





http://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/Plymouth-Rock-B85.aspx

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