Cackle Hatchery Barred Rock Chicken

Description

Recognized by the American Standard of Perfection as a distinct pure chicken breed in 1874 and known as the kind of chickens that “Grandma” use to raise. This is one of the color varieties of the Plymouth Rock chicken family, and they are excellent winter/summer layers of large brown eggs. The Barred Standard Plymouth Rock Chicken is a great back yard poultry for production and very kid friendly chicken. Most people call these “Barred Rocks” which is a short name for the Barred Plymouth Rock chicken. Some people confuse the Barred Rock chicken with the Dominique chicken breed. The Barred Rock has a single comb (straight comb) and has more of a straight pattern in the barred feathers while the Dominique chicken has a rose comb and a slight v pattern in the barring of the feathers. Both make for good backyard chickens in cold weather and good pet chickens.

Features

• Poultry Show Class: American Class
• Weight: Pullet: 6 lbs, Cockerel: 8 lbs, Hen: 7 1/2 lbs, Rooster: 9 1/2 lbs
• Purpose and Type: Primary production, Egg Laying & Pet/Secondary meat source
• Egg Shell Color: Brown
• Egg Production: 200 - 280 eggs per year
• Egg Size: Large
• Temperament: Active
• Gender Accuracy: 85-90%
• Fertility Percentage: 65-80%
• Broody: Setter
• Mating Ratio: 10 Females to 1 Male
• Roost Height: 2 to 4 feet
• Country of Origin: United States
• APA: Yes, Recognized by the American Standard of Perfection
• TLC: Recovering Status, Considered a sustainable heritage chicken breed

Specifications

• Breed: Barred Rock