History
The Plymouth Rock originated in the United States taking its name from
the town of Plymouth. The breed was recognised as early as 1874 under
the name Barred Plymouth Rock which described its markings.
Behaviour
They are friendly birds and easy to look after. Plymouth Rocks do not need a lot of space but they do like to free range.They are not
good fliers so do not require high fencing. A hen will lay around 200 eggs a year. Plymouth Rocks can tend to go
broody so it is important to collect their eggs regularly. Their placid nature makes them good pets.
Varieties
There are several varieties of Plymouth Rock, the main ones being barred, white and buff. Other colours include silver partridge, Columbian, buff Columbian and blue laced.
The face is red with red ear lobes, a bright yellow beak, bay coloured eyes and a single medium sized comb.The legs are bright yellow.
Egg colour: cream
