Plymouth Rocks are an excellent and very popular dual purpose breed. Hatchery-bred hens are typically friendly, curious, and excellent layers. While they are considered to be a brown egg laying breed, mine have all laid eggs on the lighter side.
We owned a barred rooster, many years ago, who was highly aggressive--drew blood and knocked over kids. He had to be eliminated.
The colour patterns of Partridge, Blue/Black, Silver Pencilled, and Buff are uncommon and very beautiful. White and Barred are popular. They are valued for their egg laying abilities as well as versatility in the stewpot.
The hens are easily acquired and are a good choice for making homemade sexlinks using a solid coloured rooster.
We owned a barred rooster, many years ago, who was highly aggressive--drew blood and knocked over kids. He had to be eliminated.
The colour patterns of Partridge, Blue/Black, Silver Pencilled, and Buff are uncommon and very beautiful. White and Barred are popular. They are valued for their egg laying abilities as well as versatility in the stewpot.
The hens are easily acquired and are a good choice for making homemade sexlinks using a solid coloured rooster.
