Plymouth Rock

The Plymouth Rock is a robust, practical fowl long favored by American Homesteaders. The rise of large-scale commercial poultry production in the mid-twentieth century led to a drop in numbers, as more commercially viable. Breeds took over, but the recent resurgence in local foods has boosted the breed's popularity. Active and intelligent, they are considered a heavy soft-feathered breed.

PRIMARY USE: eggs and meat

TEMPERAMENT: calm

RECOGNIZED VARIETIES: Black Frizzle, Blue, Partridge, Barred, Buff, Columbian, Silver Penciled, Black, White

EGG PRODUCTION: great

EGG SIZE: large

EGG COLOR: brown

HEN WEIGHT: 6 lbs.

COCK WEIGHT: 8 lbs.

BROODY: yes

COLD HARDY: yes