Chicken Breeds: Fact File
The Plymouth Rock Chicken
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Name:Plymouth Rock
Origin: USA
Weight: (M)8lbs (F)7.5lbs
Egg Colour: Brown
Comb Type: Single
Purpose: Eggs & Meat
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Brief Description & History:
This breed, as the name suggests, was first developed in New England in the late 1800's. They were
prized for their meat and egg laying ability and were bred extensively in the USA untill the
1940's. They are also sometimes known as the barred Rock chicken.
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