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Barred Rocks have a yellow skin color. Sometimes the hens become broody, but they are good mothers. Temperament: Baby Barred Plymouth Rock Chickens have a docile personality, which makes them nice birds to have around the backyard. All about Barred Rocks Chickens. The Barred rocks breed of chicken is casually referred to as rocks in breeder circles. They're a cold hardy breed that is ideal for small individual farms. They're also a favorite of small backyard flock owners since they double up as great pets too. I know barred rocks can go broody but is ot often or am I barking up the wrong tree?Also I have phoenix hens and I know they go broody as well. Is it often? I have a wonderful wife, 2 kids,18 different types of birds some mixed some purebred golden duck wing Phoenix. Reply. I know Barred Rock's are reported to not go broody, and that is why they're good production hens. I have two barred rocks and upon looking in the coop today I noticed Esther was sitting in the box. She lays early in the morning, never the afternoon, so I opened the door to the garden. Origin and Charicteristics: Plymouth Rock, commonly know as Barred Rock is a popular backyard breed. They were developed in the New England area in the 1800. The chicks are black in color with white spots. I've got a hatchery mutt barred SOMETHING (not sure if she's supposed to be a Dominique or Barred Rock) who is only the size of a gamefowl...but she has decided TODAY to go broody. In my straw bales. The Plymouth Rock, often called simply Rocks or Barred Rocks (after their most popular color), is breed that originated in the USA The Plymouth Rock is a dual-purpose, cold-hardy bird and therefore makes a great breed for the small farm or backyard flock owner. The Barred Plymouth Rock earned its huge popularity as a dual-purpose breed. A hardy bird even in cold weather, it is also docile, tame, and active. Both cocks and hens have an upright carriage and are graceful, stylish birds. The hens are broody and good mothers.
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