If you are wanting productive layers that are both heritage breeds and easy to handle birds then this assortment is for you. Barred Rocks are as beautiful and productive as they are easy to care for. In 1620 a travel-weary band of Pilgrims set foot on Plymouth Rock. Years later an ideal backyard chicken breed was named in honor of this famous site. They link the flock owner with American history while yielding abundant eggs and tasty meat. In bygone days when nearly every farm had a chicken flock, the utility and beauty of these birds made them the breed of choice. Few birds are as stunningly regal as a Plymouth Rock strolling across a summer lawn and with a New England heritage, they don't let January's blizzards interrupt laying. The Rhode Island Red's amazing ability to lay about 265 eggs a year made it famous worldwide and became the parent of several modern hybrid egg layers. These glossy mahogany-colored hens with black tail feathers are as beautiful as they are gentle and productive. Hens begin to lay as early as 6 months of age, and make protective mothers. Perhaps the most productive layers of all the dual-purpose breeds, they do well in confinement but prefer to free range.

• Package Quantity: 10 baby chicks
• Chicken Purpose: Dual Purpose Live Chickens - Egg laying chicken and meat bird
• Egg Production Rate: Female chickens lay approximately 250-265 Eggs/Year
• Barred Plymouth Rock chickens produce brown eggs
• Egg Size: Female chickens lay large eggs
• Barred Plymouth Rock Characteristics: Docile, Mellow, Hardy in Winter, Bears confinement well
• Mature Weight of Barred Plymouth Rock Baby Chicks: Male 5.5-7 lb., Female 5.5-7 lb.
• Chicks are unvaccinated so medicated feed can be used to prevent Coccidiosis
• Baby chicks are approximately 12 hours old when shipped
• Orders will ship approximately 3-5 days after being placed
• Birds typically arrive at local post offices within 48-72 hours of shipping. You will receive shipping information once birds leave Hoover's Hatchery. Pick birds up promptly for their safety.
• Guarantee of 90% accuracy on all sexed poultry.