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 Barred  Plymouth  Rock           


The Plymouth Rock :   *  Barred Rock  *

 
The Colour of the birds above is known as "Barred"  hence the name; Barred Plymouth Rock..


Commonly known & often sold as 'Barred Rocks' are one of the most popular and well known of the dual purpose breeds for backyard flocks in New Zealand.... 

A heavy breed renownly kept not only for their stunning appearance, but also as an excellent utility bird for both eggs and meat, is a very heavy, large friendly bird, generally very good foragers, with stunning zebra stripes, (known as "Barred") making them a very striking breed to have around.


The Plymouth Rock is often crossed with commercial white cob birds, ( more often than not the white colour variety, for colour purposes only ) making an excellent roasting chicken, such crosses can be found in many overseas supermarkets.

One of the most versatile of the utility breeds. . . is the ' Barred Rock '
The Plymouth Rock breed also comes in white [White Rock] and the rarely seen buff & blue colouration as well, but these colours not as widely keep.



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  • Home
  • Heritage Breeds
    • Araucana
    • Barred Plymouth Rock
    • Dorking
    • Leghorn
    • Black Orpington
    • Blue Orpington
    • White Orpington
    • Buff Sussex
    • Coronation Sussex
    • Light Sussex
    • Speckled Sussex
    • Welsummer
    • Blue Laced Wyandotte
    • Gold Laced Wyandotte
    • Silver Laced Wyandotte
  • Ducks
    • Buff Orpington Ducks
    • Muscovy Ducks
  • Sales
    • Pullets / Hens
    • Hatching Eggs
    • Newly Hatched Chicks
    • Health Products
    • Feed & Accessoires
  • Keeping Chickens
    • FAQ
    • Hatching Chicks & Incubation
    • Health & Facts
  • Contact