Breed Overview: Barred Plymouth Rock Chickens

Our video deals with one of our favorite chicken breeds, the Barred Plymouth Rock. If you're a beginner, or you want to add to your flock, this is an excellent breed! Very friendly, hearty and tolerant of hot and cold weather.
One thing that I failed to add to the video was their weight. The males reach about 7.5 pounds while the females weigh in around 6.5 pounds.
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[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Do you have Barred Plymouth Rock chickens? Are you looking at getting some Rocks? I hope this video will help you see the beautiful chickens that they are! Cheers!

[@howardlippo6855]

Just ordered 5 with 5 easter eggers and 5 speckled Sussex chickens. mid may as we live in nw wisconsin

[@rudiyuli7978]

Ayamnya bisa di kirim ke indonesia

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

@@howardlippo6855 Keep us updated how your chicks are doing. Our new Rocks are two weeks old and doing well.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

@@rudiyuli7978 I hope you can get some of these in Indonesia. They are great chickens!

[@oliviaquijano9018]

They're the Ancient Relatives of the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Tarbosaurus Bataar, Allosaurus, Velociraptors, Deinonychus, Therizinosaurus, & other Bird-Like Dinosaurs, though.

[@dixievixen3631]

I’m a Yooper Swede with a Dixie soul and just love our P. Barred Rock girls too! They’re tough and can endure our -20 to -30 below winters! Impressive breed:)

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

For their durability and their laying ability, they are probably our favorite. Thank you for watching and commenting! Cheers!

[@ME-xd4he]

I have a Plymouth rooster. He’s very protective over his hens. He will attack 5 out of 10 times when I enter the coop. A little swat back at him and he runs away….nothing serious. Love him!!!

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

I have heard that the roosters can be protective. I saw a Rhode Island Red rooster and he took a run at me. He looked six feet tall! Wow! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@MrBootsandBounty]

We have 2 of the Barred Plymouth Rock ladies and they are beautiful. Most friendly and the kids love them. Great video

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Great birds for kids. So affectionate and friendly to the kids! Cheers!

[@Kay0.3]

They are notorious Chatty Kathy's, as seen by other channels. Their noises are cute though 😍

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Absolutely a Chatty Kathy! Lots of squeaking! I'll take that any day! Cheers Kay!

[@justingoings1030]

We just got 4. Loved the video.. first time owners,. Been brooding them.... now they are 4 weeks old .. and growing fast!!!

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

They are such cute little chicks! I love watching them grow. We'll have 20 of them running around in a few months. Keep us posted how your four do. Cheers Justin!

[@oliviaquijano9018]

Very Lovely Looking Barred Plymouth Rock Tyrannosaurs, Tarbosaurs, Velociraptors, Utahraptors, Deinonychus, Oviraptors, Spinosaurs, Therizinosaurs & cool Bird-Like Dinosaurs! 🐔🐓🦖

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

They definitely are little dinosaurs! They sure show that when they run fast after a mouse or bug. Thanks for stopping by to watch! Cheers!

[@oliviaquijano9018]

No Problem! 🐔🐓🦖🐤

[@AnglesideFarm]

One of my favorites, we have one that comes running up to me every time she sees me. Good informative video.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

I've got a few like that. Always wanting to be petted or held. Good little lap chickens!!

[@jamesmainstream3112]

Hej hej! We're going with Barred Rocks next spring. Glad to hear they can handle our Minnesota extremes.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

You will love the Rocks! They do well in Minnesota and the winter is no problem for them. Great hens and great layers! Cheers!

[@chelseahappyhome]

We have had 4 Plymouth barred rocks. Only one went broody and she was really mean lol.. We love barred rocks!! Definitely my favourite breed. Very hardy.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

We've never had the meanness or the broodiness. Maybe you got the one "bad egg" - sorry for the bad pun!

[@chelseahappyhome]

@@TheOldSwedesFarm hahahahah she was a very sweet just not when she was broody 🤣

Excellent view thanks for sharing

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@FelineTomfoolery69]

Wonderful birds, I had one for 8 years and she was my best friend. Super sweet and friendly 🥰

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

WE love them. Super friendly hens! One of our two most favorite breeds! Thanks for stopping by! Cheers!

[@Diego826_guy2]

My favorite type of chickens! So cute❤😊

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Probably our favorite breed too. Great gentle hens and great layers. They are absolutely gorgeous too! Thanks for stopping by to watch and comment. Cheers!

[@urbanfarming2995]

I have some barred rock hens as well ! Very insightful video

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

They are beautiful birds and great layers. We will buy more in the future. Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers!

[@bernieshomestead6416]

I have Two Barred rocks that are 4 years old I love them great egg layers good all around I just got 4 more I love raising these chickens

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

They really are great layers and have a soft demeanor. Great birds! I'm sure you'll love the four additional hens! Cheers Bernie!

[@cynthiacarter2979]

We had 6 of the barred rock chickens , just friendly an great chickens.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

They are such easy-going and beautiful hens. Thanks for stopping by Cynthia!

[@Sara1g1]

Great video thanks for the info👍👍 we added 10 of these to our small group! Very excited 😁

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

You will love the Rocks! They are our favorite breed and consistently produce. Keep us posted on how yours do. We filmed videos each week last year of their progress. You can watch them to see how yours compare. Cheers!

[@sidgrover8628]

We have 4 of these girls and 4 buff Orpington ladies and love them all 👍🤠

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

We only have one Buff now. They got too broody. The Rocks are our favorite breed. Great layers, cold tolerant and no attitude! Thanks for watching Sid! Have a great weekend!

[@BrooklandsHoneyBees]

Such a stunning breed! Thanks for sharing :D

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

They are stunning. Thanks for watching!

[@feliciawills4755]

Just got my first barred chick along with three leghorns. They were left in the back at tractor supply to die bcz they had pasty butt. Got one that was really bad, stopped up, and she didn't make it😢 but these guys I've had for a week and have done great!! I'm excited for this one though, she's so pretty!

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

You will love the Rocks. They are gorgeous hens and so friendly. One of our favorite breeds! Keep us updated how she does and let us know if you need any help. Take care!

[@JohnOLooney]

these are a lovely bird i have one and she’s very loving very quiet and not at all agressive with other birds much smaller than she would run away rather then fight with them

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

They definitely would rather "flight" that fight. Calm, beautiful, incredible layers. Thanks for stopping by to watch John! Cheers!

[@PracticingLiberty]

Nice roost bars in the background!

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Thanks! We love the roosts (as do the hens). We've got a couple videos on construction of the roosts. Thanks for watching!

[@janie2shoes537]

They have always been one of my favorite breeds. I am down to just one of them. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Next year you can get a few more!! Happy Thanksgiving Janie!!

[@mamtasinghfriend]

Very cute wnd adorable

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

They are really good hens. Beautiful and great layers! Cheers!

[@normbograham]

Had one in the past, that would hear my car coming, and rush to greet me in the driveway. Nice birds, I got chicks, again, so, trying again for the first time in 10 years. The thing about "free range", is if you ever get a fox, he does not stop till he gets them all. Everything loves chicken, and spends their life trying to get your chickens. Eventually you will get outsmarted, unless you lock them in a coop with a run.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

We've got another 20 of these on their way in May. We had a fox last summer grab one hen. He never came back. Weird. So far we've been lucky with predators. Enjoy your new chicks!! I hope they all stay healthy! Cheers!

[@oregongreatgrandma7759]

I agree with your description of the Barred Rocks. You left one thing out. They are so NOSEY! Try to do any project and they are trying to get in the middle of it. Just helping ma! Just helping !

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

You're funny! That's a great point! Mine are definitely wanting to be a helper with everything too. I think they like the relationship with us but also want to be first in line for any food morsels we might find!! Thanks for stopping by!

[@kl1958]

Really enjoy your chicken video's. Barred Rocks are great. You mentioned to me once that you purchase your chicks from Hoover's in Iowa. They do have quality stock. In their catalog they mention that Barred Rocks and Partridge Rocks rarely go broody. That might be why yours have not been broody. I love Orpingtons...just don't like the broodiness unless that trait has been bred out of them. I notice on your other videos you have Isa Browns and Calico Princess and Black Sex Link. Look like great birds. Curious on the partridge rocks. Hopefully when I get my place in the country I can get some of those. Thanks again for the wonderful videos. I have farm experience so I am familiar with poultry and other livestock. Take care.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

It has been fun watching the new breeds grow this season. The only hens who have started laying are the Sapphire Splash. The others aren't far behind. I have no experience with Partridge Rocks. I'll have to look into them. You are correct about Hoover's - quality. I like dealing with them. I hope you get your place in the country soon. It's great that you have experience to bring to your homestead. We started with no knowledge of poultry. Have a great week, Kevin!

[@kl1958]

@@TheOldSwedesFarm You too....keep the videos coming....really enjoy them.

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

One of my favorite breeds, a good duel purpose bird.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

We agree! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@kimbean]

Hi again! I'm picking up a few of these beauties soon. I'm a newbie. I have a few questions ~any way to contact you?

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Awesome info.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Thanks Dave! Probably our favorite breed. Cheers!

[@DaveCollierCamping]

@@TheOldSwedesFarm Outstanding.

[@sandraengstrand2784]

Beautiful girls!! And the xylophone hanging on the wall…? Gonna need more info!!! 🤣🤣🤣🎵

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Since our girls are "cooped up" for most of the winter, we try to give them things to do other than peck at each other. Some will peck at this to make noises. I've been trying to capture one on film to share. I've seen it but never filmed it. Thanks again for watching Sandra! We appreciate all your support!!

[@sandraengstrand2784]

@@TheOldSwedesFarm Hilarious!! I have two grandsons, they are always happy to be entertained!!!

[@milekh6681]

Like your videos, coops always look clean unlike that Oak channel

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Not sure who the Oak channel is but we always try to keep our coops very clean. Thanks for watching!

[@ateadelaidachannel8756]

so nice chicken

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

They are a beautiful chicken! Thank you for watching! Cheers!

[@lostmarblesfarm]

I got some chicks when I was 18 and one of them was a barred rock. I named her Pricilla and she was so sweet and beautiful! Turns out, Pricilla was a HE! Lolololol! The name stuck though. Pricilla the rooster. 🤣😂🤣

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Ha! That is a great story! So far we haven't had any of our hens turn out to be roosters!

[@BARBSCOUNTRYHOME999]

I have 10 different chickens but no Barred Rock.. Im getting more in February and im getting a couple of them.. Thanks! 🐓

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

When we add more chickens in the spring, we'll be getting more of these. Barb - We'd recommend the Rocks!!

[@StrangeRealityVlog]

What breeds do you have?

[@brendabuitron5438]

My barred Plymouth rock’s name is Bullie. In Spanish, the Plymouth are recognized as Bulica. So because my girl is such a bully to my Easter Egger, Blondie, I decided to just change her name from Cheri to Bullie, as in Bully haha. Love all my girls!!

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

It's interesting how you have a bully and ours are so sweet. I've heard that from one other Rock owner. I'm wondering if there are different strains of hens from different hatcheries. I may need to buy chicks from several hatcheries, band them and raise them together and then see how they behave. Thanks for stopping by to watch. Have a great weekend Brenda!

[@HolyMarkMcGrath]

0:58- Look out! Rhode Island Red ready to get that beauty!

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

The Reds were always lurking around the coop. Thanks for stopping by Mark!

[@Snowykitsune]

We have 3 barred rocks, they are little chunks! They are very sweet and kind, One even has a floppy crown! They also come running with our wyandottes when we come out. They love pets but our rooster hates when we pet them, Our barred rocks names are Poppy,Lily,Rosie!

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

That is great! They are beautiful hens and so friendly! Perfect lap chickens! We don't have a rooster so we don't know about that side of things. Enjoy your hens! Cheers!

[@oregongreatgrandma7759]

I have five P. Barred Rocks. Mommy, Pansy, Daisy, with a Lily and Rosie also.

[@agirlandhercows501]

nice chickens

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

We think so too!!

[@mayaportland8805]

You didn't show us their eggs? Color variations and size range? 😋

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

I did mention the eggs quickly. They lay the average "brown" egg. Looks like most of the eggs we get from all our hens. I said Medium to Large eggs. After several years of eggs, I'd say they lay Large to XL eggs. Great layers and such nice hens. Hope that helps! Cheers!

[@brendaprice8284]

i believe hoovers will not have isa browns this year , if so , what are you going to replace them with ?

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

We've got a good group of hens that are not quite a year old. We probably won't get any chicks this spring. If we had to, we would probably get Barred Rocks. Great layers and great disposition. Cheers Brenda!

[@annettevincent6344]

How do the do in a garden? Do the eat the plants or just the bugs? Do we need to fence off the plants with these chickens?

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

You have to fence off any vegetation you don't want them eating! We only let them in the garden when the garden is done for the year. Otherwise, they'd dig it all up and eat everything. Chickens and gardens don't mix well!

[@TheHmongol]

Hi old swedes farm. I too, live in MN but in the city. I can only keep 2. I am thinking of getting two of these birds as pets. Should I keep them in my house over winter or can I put them in their coop in my garage. Thank you!

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

They are very cold tolerant. I wouldn't keep them out in the wind and snow. They need fresh air but want to be out of the wind and precipitation. They need some dim light all the time but regular light during the day. I've got several videos about protecting your girls in the winter. I hope this helps. Cheers!

[@Hue_ray_home]

I have one that looks the same and lays white eggs. Is it possible for the egg shell colors to change ? Cause I’m pretty sure mine did brown for a while and now I’m getting white ones which is really strange. Or I could be wrong.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

I've never heard of a hen changing color on her eggs and haven't experienced it. Watch her closely so you can be sure if this is happening. You might want to check with a Veterinarian regarding this. This is an interesting topic. Keep us updated.

[@Hue_ray_home]

@@TheOldSwedesFarm alright, so I’ve been closely watching the chickens and I think my chicken is a lookalike of Plymouth called holland chicken that actually lays white eggs and has been laying eggs where my golden comet lays which is brown. All the confusion haha

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

@@Hue_ray_home Chickens can be confusing. At some point, you'll see one lay an egg and determine exactly who is laying which egg. It can be confusing at times (and fun). We thought we knew who was laying a funny colored egg, and it turned out to be a whole different hen. We just got lucky and saw a hen lay the egg. Keep watching the nesting boxes. Cheers!

[@bars4379]

Hello, what are the differences between it and Amrock in terms of meat and eggs?

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

I hadn't heard about the Amrock. As it turns out, this hen is a Barred Plymouth Rock in the US and it's called an Amrock in Europe. Same hen. You learn something new every day!

[@TheAeasy19]

I'm hesitant to get this breed but I really want it. I heard they bully others. I have a small backyard flock. two Rhode island blues and one golden comet. should I get one?

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

We love our Rocks. They are our favorite breed. If we have a bully in the flock, it's the Rhode Island Reds (they are mean). The Rocks produce a LOT of eggs and are great lap chickens. We love them. I wouldn't hesitate to get more! Keep me posted on your decision!

[@farmhousegardens]

We have a BR girl who is a bully. She's drawn blood, even, and has nipped the combs off the others. She's only a year old and is a great layer, but she's got to go.

[@YazminMartinez-lk7qo]

Do I have to wait till the waddle grows out and be really red before I get eggs

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Check out our video on When Will My Chickens Lay Eggs. To see if your hens are ready, they will be of the right size, their comb and waddle will be large and bright red, and they will bow down to you if you move to pet them. Those are the hints that they are ready. I hope this helps!

[@Cicada-Screams]

We got some from a coworker and they dont eat anything but grass, leaves, and ground corn. The guy we got them from only feed them ground corn. They completely ignore bread, bugs, spaghetti, and pumpkin guts. I have had some little successes with wild bird seed mix. Never had a breed of chicken that didn't love the things they ignore. Any advice?

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

If they were my layer hens, I'd want to get them to like Layer Feed so they are getting the nutrients they need. I'd mix corn in a bowl and t]le them eat. I'd then add more and more layer feed with the corn. That will slowly eliminate the corn, except as a real treat. The corn is not good for them in the summer as it raises their internal temperature. See if you can get them moved over to layer feed. They can still have grass and other things but the main food should be layer feed.

[@decorativebirdsbaku]

❤️❤️❤️

[@cindylou4071]

They do well in Texas???

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

If you can provide shade and cool water in the summer, they'd do great. With any chicken, your biggest challenge is probably the heat in Texas. It can be mid-90's for weeks here. We provide them frozen treats and cool water (plus shade) and they do great! This is a versatile bird that have a great attitude. I think you'll be very happy with them. Thanks for watching and commenting Cindy!

[@jlmoreno9549]

We have 6 RI reds and would like to introduce some Buffs and/or Barred PR into the groups. My current group are nice but can be feisty with one another. Do you think I should stick with reds so the new ones don't get bullied too badly?

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

To be honest, we're thinking of phasing out our Reds after next year. They're just too bossy and pick on the others. We're going to move towards more Barred PR. They lay good and don't have the attitude. The Reds sure lay good (and good sized eggs) but we don't care for all the posturing and bullying. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@RoweMan2000]

What a beautiful girls 🥰

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

They are gorgeous hens! Friendly chickens and very beautiful! Thanks for stopping by to watch!

[@karenpotts689]

hello. Can the Barred Plymouth Rock be kept in a large run, in a backyard

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

You can see another video of ours about our coop & run. We kept them last summer and winter in a 14' x 18' run, with a coop inside. They do fine inside or out. These girls are very adaptable. Thanks for watching Karen!

[@dubonett8239]

Mine have neve gone broody either. I read somewhere, that it was based on their strain 🤷

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

I am wondering if there are different strains at different hatcheries. Our Rhode Island Reds were nasty but other people said their Reds were calm. Maybe I need to order from different hatcheries and compare behavior. Thanks for stopping by!!

[@EvangSamuelGodday]

U said they don't hatch their eggs. I bought two. I thought they will hatch their eggs. Am kind of discourage when u said u have not seen urs hatch

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

If you have a hen and a rooster, then you can have eggs to hatch. Without a rooster, the eggs are not fertilized. Since we don't have a rooster, we have unfertilized eggs. If you've got a hen and a rooster, you're good. I hope this helps!

[@EvangSamuelGodday]

Yes Thanks

[@EvangSamuelGodday]

Should I take the eggs for the hen or rooster to hatch

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

@@EvangSamuelGodday I have never hatched eggs. If you know they are fertilized, you can use a light to see if the embryo is forming and then put them in an incubator. You might want to check with someone who is more skilled in hatching eggs. I don't want to give you the wrong information.

[@bakerfamily808]

How tall are adult hens? I’ve got 3 chicks coming next week - will be building a coop and run …I was planning on making a 4x4x4 sized coop with a 4x8 run attached (as well as 2ft underneath the coop… so 4x12 run) … and they would have access to fenced 1/2 acre backyard … wanted to know if 3 foot tall would be enough instead of 4ft for the coop? … maybe get 3 more in the future

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

My personal opinion is to open up as much space as possible. If you crowd them, they will pick on each other more. Give them room. Our "small" coop is 8' x 8' x 4' tall. The run is 14' x 18'. I've got a video on the coop. Our pole barn is larger. I'd do the 4' x 4' x 4' for the three girls. I'd hate to have them peck on each other as it might cut into laying production. Let me know if this answers your questions. Cheers!

[@bakerfamily808]

@@TheOldSwedesFarm thanks, how tall are the adult hens?

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

@@bakerfamily808 I haven't taken a ruler to them but I am guessing they are about 16 inches tall. A pretty "normal" sized bird in height. Hope this helps. They really are great birds!

[@StrangeRealityVlog]

I can't wait to raise Marans #dreamfarm

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

A great dream!

[@richardanderson4916]

Would these make good dual-purpose birds?

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

They call them dual purpose. They are incredible layers and have a great disposition. We don't feel they are great roasting hens. They would be good for a pressure cooker or using for soup. Hope this helps.

[@kiddoschanel22]

I had but it died when I got home dogs came to my house and they bit her😢😢😢😢😢

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Sorry for your loss. They are beautiful hens and great layers. I hope you get a chance to have another one (or more). Cheers!

[@GavinRose-d5l]

I used to call these "zebra chickens".

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

I can see why you'd call them that. They are beautiful hens! Cheers!

[@dougroberts3643]

I noticed you have the 2x4's laying flat on the perch. There's so much controversy over the proper perch. I'm assuming you've never had any issues with this method??

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Flat is the way to go. The hens sit with three points of contact - their breastbone and two feet. They can't do that when the 2x4 is vertical. This is the perfect way to do it to keep the girls warm in the winter too. I did a video on our roosts and the reasoning for my decisions. Check it out. If you can't find it, let me know and I'll look up the exact name. Let me know if you have any questions. Cheers Doug!

[@dougroberts3643]

@@TheOldSwedesFarm Thank you for the quick reply. I'm in the process of finishing my coop right now. I've got some Jersey Giants on the way and I'm trying to find information on how high to put a roost for them. Their huge and can hurt themselves if they have to jump off a higher platform. I will go to your video that you referenced. Again, thank you

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

@@dougroberts3643 I think I had 20" separation on the vertical 2x4's. That should not be too much for the larger birds. I've had Buff Orpingtons and they are larger birds. They have never been injured. Let me know how I can help you set up for your hens. Take care!

[@StrangeRealityVlog]

@@TheOldSwedesFarm I need to watch the rest of the video 😆 only half way but wondering 🤔 are buff orpingtons docile or more fighter like Rhode Island Reds

[@dougroberts3643]

@@StrangeRealityVlog I know you didn't address this to me, but I know the Buff Orphingtons are very docile. So much so that you need to keep an eye on them to make sure their not getting picked on or bullied if you have aggressive hens

[@kimburke3189]

How aggressive are the roosters?

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

We have never had any roosters here. I was at a farm with two Rock roosters and they seemed calm and attentive. Not aggressive at all. I was at a farm with a Rhode Island Red rooster and I feared for my life! Really aggressive! I'm not a lot of help on your question Kim. Sorry!

[@StrangeRealityVlog]

@@TheOldSwedesFarm wow 😆 ❤️

[@RM-mu8ev]

@@TheOldSwedesFarm oh, so Rhode Island red roosters are a big no no then huh?

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

@@RM-mu8ev I've only had one experience with the RIR rooster. The RIR hens have attitude, and the rooster sure had a LOT of it. We're not going to get roosters, but I definitely wouldn't get a RIR rooster (my opinion).

[@EvangSamuelGodday]

If they don't hatch so how do people get thier young chick

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

We purchase day old chicks when we need new hens. We do not have a rooster, so we don't have fertilized eggs.

[@AllAboutAnimals-hy1jh]

How tall are they

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

I've never held a tape measure up to one but my guess is that they're about 18" tall.

[@daincorruptable2833]

The Old Swedes Farm, Hello! Am a farmer in East - Africa, please how can get this breed of Barred Plymouth Rock chicken I hear they are DAUL Birds. # Please if you know any reliable source with pure Barred Plymouth Rock chicken breed that can proved with fertilized eggs 60 To 100 egg, please make me know... Thanks alot

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

We get all our chicks from Hoover's Hatchery in Iowa. You should contact them and see if they will ship to you. If they won't (or can't), they might know who could ship to you. Good luck!

[@daincorruptable2833]

Thanks... Good job sir..

[@StrangeRealityVlog]

@@daincorruptable2833 let us know if you were able to find some

[@shieldmainFurkan]

cuteeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

They sure are a beautiful breed! Cheers!

[@chroniccomplainer3792]

I wanna start a coop. Thinking about getting 3 or 4 of these hens.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

We're thinking about getting more of the Barred Rocks in the spring too. If we can help you with questions about coops, or chickens, don't hesitate to ask. Cheers!

[@chroniccomplainer3792]

@@TheOldSwedesFarm Im slightly worried about noise. I have 7ish acres of land so not that much space, I dont know if i want a rooster waking up the neighborhood either. Seems like a difficult balance to achieve. I dont know much about the social needs of chickens but ive read that you need a rooster for protection and to ease the anxiety of the hens. Me and my dad love to build stuff and like gardening but chickens may be a lot for us.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

@@chroniccomplainer3792 We don't have a rooster. Usually one of the hens takes on the role and will watch for hawks, danger, etc. We've got 60 hens so there are several who have taken on the role. Seven acres is plenty of space. We've got 60 hens on 3+ acres. They free range all day! Our neighbor (quarter mile away) has a rooster and I can hear it occasionally. If you don't really need a rooster, just have hens!

[@leonadickson926]

Thanks for taking the time to do that. Very helpful to us newbies. Do you think two roosters that grew up together in the same pen will get along?

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Roosters are always a wild card. They might get along one day and the next they won't. Thye usually want dominance so there will be some fighting. Each one is different. That probably doesn't help. If we can help you in any other way, let us know. Take care Leona!

[@mochimama]

i have 2 Barred Rocks and 1 Road Island Red. They will be 17 weeks old. Do you think i should start them on Layer feed now?

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Absolutely. If you still have some chick feed, move it to a 50/50 mix with the layer feed. When you run out, go to all layer feed. We usually transition the hens to layer feed at 16 weeks. You should have eggs very soon. I hope this helps Lynn. Keep us posted when they start to lay. Cheers!

[@mochimama]

@@TheOldSwedesFarm Appreciate your response! I'm hoping to find a good quality organic layer feed (Scratch&Peck) was sold out or unavailable for retail. Aloha!

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

@@mochimama Check and see what you can get ASAP. If none is available, they will need more calcium (for their egg shells). I didn't realize you were in Hawaii. We were on Oahu last January and really enjoyed watching all the chickens run around. They're not the fluffy butt chickens like we have here! No need for all that insulation in Hawaii! Aloha Lynn!

[@mochimama]

@@TheOldSwedesFarm Oh no, I'm not in Hawaii (I was born & raised in Honolulu, more recently lived in Kona but home is now Idaho and I love it here!) I was able to get some organic layer feed at the Winco even though the manager said they didn't carry it. It's in the bulk foods section near pet treats in case anyone in Idaho reads this. So my girls got their 50/50 mix this afternoon. Wish me luck for eggs soon! btw, Do you give your chickens oyster shell supplements for the calcium, or grind up eggs shells and mix into feed?

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

@@mochimama I will occasionally drop some crushed oyster shells in the pole barn in the evening. The girls pick them up while they scratch. There really is enough calcium in the Purina Layer Feed that we use. I use this "just in case." So far, we've had very nice shells. Cheers Lynn!

[@StrangeRealityVlog]

I wonder if Marans are friendly 🤔

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

I don't know anything about Marans. They lay dark eggs. That's all I know!

[@xpul4259]

I have those kind chickes

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

They are beautiful birds! Thank you for watching!

[@SALIMKHAN-hh1lh]

Hame kharidna hai kahana mile gi

[@lindabaxter2114]

Hi can u help me with sign's of what sex my chicken is? It's about 10 weeks old.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

I've never had a rooster, so I don't know how to tell you that. I believe over the next month, if it's a rooster, it'll wake you up one morning & tell you (rather loudly) that it's a rooster!

[@GBOFmarketers]

I like this i need this in gilgit pak plz

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

They are beautiful hens and great layers!

[@allensherrill850]

Everyone gets a little grey with age

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Isn't that the truth!!!

[@rudiyuli7978]

Kirim ayamnya ke indonesia bisa

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

I hope you can find some. They are great hens!!

[@joshuaespinoza6331]

Barred rocks are vicious and savage. Cmon, quit playing.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

We have never had a Rock that was vicious. Maybe they are different from hatchery to hatchery. We've had about 40 of them and they have been the sweetest hens. Sorry you've had bad hens. Cheers!

[@Jerzeenana2024]

Womannnn

[@Sugarsail1]

omg my barred rock hen is a tyrant diva from hell. Smart bird though but very spoiled and egotistical.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Our Rocks are calm, reserved birds who are great layers. Never had one as a tyrant. Sorry you got a lady with an attitude! Thanks for watching!

[@JeffFanning-v7w]

They are not friendly at all😊

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

I heard this from one other person. We are wondering if the same breed, from a different hatchery, will act different. We get ours from Hoover's Hatchery. They are the most friendly hens. We have raised them three different times over the years and they are all friendly. Lap chickens. Sorry that yours are not friendly.