PLYMOUTH BARRED ROCK BABY CHICKS (Pre-Sale 2026 Season)

Type: Standard
Origin: United States (American Class)
Primary Purpose: Dual-purpose (eggs and meat)
Availability: Year-round

🧬 Physical Characteristics

• Comb Type: Single

• Leg Style: Clean, yellow with some black shading

• Egg Color: Brown

• Egg Size: Extra Large

• Rate of Lay: ~240 eggs/year

• Broodiness: Yes

• Temperament: Docile and friendly — excellent for families or beginners

• Heat Tolerance: Tolerates heat well

• Cold Tolerance: Very hardy

⚖️ Weights

• Mature Male: ~9.5 lbs

• Mature Female: ~7.5 lbs

🎨 Coloration

Chicks:

• Black with a white spot on the head

• White wing tips and abdomen

• Clean yellow and black legs and feet

Adults:

• Plumage: Distinctive black and white barring across the entire body

• Males: Lighter overall due to the sex-linked barring gene

• Females: Darker, giving a more defined barred appearance

📜 History

The Plymouth Rock breed originated in the United States in the mid-19th century, developed by crossing Dominique males with Black Java or Black Cochin females. The Barred Plymouth Rock was the first and most famous variety, prized for its utility and gentle disposition.

By the early 1900s, the Plymouth Rock had become the most popular chicken breed in America, valued for reliable brown egg production, meaty carcasses, and resilience in diverse climates.