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The Barred Plymouth Rock chicken is a dual-purpose breed which was a boon to the meat and egg industries during World War II. This dual-purpose breed can lay eggs year round and has also been used ...
The master plan has been to combine our 35 future laying hens, with my son Levi’s hens and the feral chickens that hang around the house, ... I started with the Barred Rocks.
Plymouth Barred Rock: This breed is known for its high egg production, with some hens laying up to 200 eggs per year. They are also known for their distinctive barred feathers. 16.
BEAR MEADOW APIARY, (413) 628-3970, Ashfield. Rick and Nancy Intres, owners. Sold at farmstands and Berkshire Organics. Fenced, naturally fed, local feed mix. Flock: 38 hens, two roosters, a mixture ...