Barred Plymouth Rock
The Barred Plymouth Rock, often simply called the “Barred Rock,” is one of America’s most beloved and dependable heritage chicken breeds. Known for their classic black-and-white barred feathers, friendly disposition, and steady egg production, Barred Rocks are a long-time favorite for backyard flocks and family farms alike.
These birds are excellent layers of 200–280 large brown eggs per year, making them a great dual-purpose choice. Barred Rocks mature quickly, begin laying reliably, and typically continue producing well even in colder months. Their calm, social nature makes them ideal for beginners, families with children, and mixed flocks—they’re hardy, gentle, and easy to handle.
The breed is also known for its resilience. Barred Plymouth Rocks tolerate a wide range of climates, are good foragers, and thrive whether kept in coops, runs, or free-range environments.
Breed Highlights:
Egg Production: 200–280 large brown eggs annually
Temperament: Calm, friendly, and people-oriented
Climate Hardy: Excellent cold hardiness; adaptable overall
Feather Color: Iconic black and white barred pattern
Body Type: Medium-heavy, dual-purpose breed
Best For: Families, beginners, homesteads, and classic backyard flocks
PICKUP POLICY
Chick orders at our Stansbury location are available for pickup on Saturdays. While we make every effort to fulfill your preferred pickup date, please note that we cannot guarantee your order will be ready on that specific day. Once your pickup date is confirmed, you will receive an email confirmation.
The Friday before your scheduled pickup, we will send a second confirmation email that includes your final order details, verification that your chicks hatched as expected, and any additional pickup instructions.
All orders must be picked up on the Saturday they are scheduled. Orders not picked up on their scheduled date are considered abandoned and will not be rescheduled or refunded.
If your order includes a shortage (a breed that did not hatch as expected), the remaining chicks on your order must still be picked up as scheduled. For any chicks unavailable due to a hatch shortage, you may choose one of the following options at pickup:
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Replace the shortage with chicks currently in stock, or
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Move the unavailable chicks to a future pickup date.
There is no guarantee of mortality or morbidity once the poultry leaves our store. Please carefully check your chicks before you leave.
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Quantity Discount 10+
