The Plymouth Rock Chicken All You Need To Know

[@Rizik1986]

First time chick owner. My barred Plymouth rock babies are almost 4 weeks old. They was super easy to raise. Heat Food and Water. At this point they are on autopilot. I check em and change the water twice a day. The brooder heater keeps temps around 85° and the few times it got around 75° they was only beginning to fuss. Anything above 90° was too much for them. At 3 weeks they had 90% of all their feathers. They can't go outside without heat control til they are fully feathered. They can go on monitored field trips and love the grass and clover. Get a cheap digital temperature gauge and keep it with the chicks 24/7 so u can see if your within safe temperature range. On days they go out move the temp gauge to where the chicks will be an wait 30 minutes for more accurate temperature reading and move em only after you know they are safe to be there. Ohh and at 3 weeks they can vertical jump over 2 feet. So have taller brooder walls.

[@jp1419]

Are you happy raising chickens? Did you like this breed?

[@johnhildenbrand2642]

​@Jacob Sherer Great birds, forage well (read: will forage well enough to help keep feed costs minimal) if free ranged, they are quiet and friendly as chickens go which is great if your homesteading in an urban environment, and the concern about egg production is vastly overblown unless your talking about setting up a commercial egg farm, if your just homesteading or looking to feed your family, you can easily feed a family of four with 4-6 of them depending on how many eggs a week you use, figure about 200-280 eggs a year (more early on, less as they age) and count up how many eggs a year you figure on using. If you want more eggs but a similar temperament, look into Australorps, if you want a better forager and layer, and your willing to tolerate a bit more noise and unfriendly behavior (read: not a lap bird) look into Rhode Island Red's

[@Rizik1986]

@@johnhildenbrand2642 Spot on! I will say I've so many eggs I'm selling them to neighbors and family. I've 5 households taking my eggs and still I've a few dozen on my kitchen table!

[@johnhildenbrand2642]

@@Rizik1986 I can't sell, local prohibition on that through the government that is not likely to go anywhere any time soon, glad to hear that others live in places with sensible regulations though

[@Rizik1986]

@@johnhildenbrand2642 More eggs for you and your family then! For my own curiosity, may I ask where you are from? When I got my chickies I had no idea I'd get this many eggs! As a dual purpose bird, I expected maybe half of what I'm getting. My birds are almost 1 year old and I'm sure that's why they are such amazing producers. Take care! Enjoy The Chicken Life! 🥚🐓🐣

[@wynnetteanne9212]

I love mine! She can be mean and sweet at the same time. She definitely follows me around all the time 😂😂😂

[@jamesrogalski2085]

Yes, yes, yes! These are the best chickens in the world! My Grandmother always had Barred Rock chickens in her coop, from your tutorial now I know why. I so want to purchase some land and raise a whole gaggle of them! Thank you so much for the information!

[@stephenking370]

I Adore my Bared Rocks, they a sweet, curious, and get so excited when they see me coming to check on them.

[@KyleKaiser7]

I love how they were deemed “not productive enough” since our Barred Rock, Roxanne, has averaged between 280-320 eggs since she started laying. I’d say that’s a pretty productive chicken😅!

[@LucotIC.]

Roxanne is a great name for a barred rock. I think imma steal it for one of mine 😅

[@KyleKaiser7]

@@LucotIC. please do! I was going to name her either Rocky or Roxie, but my aunt and uncle have a dog named Roxxi, and my family didn’t like Rocky for a girl, so we went with Roxanne and she’s honestly one of the best animals ever🥰!

[@LucotIC.]

@@KyleKaiser7 thats actually a really adorable story on how she got her name lol. I'm definitly naming mine roxanne now. Its a cute name and I enjoyed reading about yours

[@biblebreadcrumbsvlog]

I love the name! We have a Rooster (Australorp) named Rocky because he's a scraper like the boxer. We just ordered 10 Plymouth pullets to go along with our 4 Australorp. Hopefully they all mesh well.

[@KyleKaiser7]

@@biblebreadcrumbsvlog Congratulations on your new additions coming! While Barred Rocks can be super pushy and dominant in a flock, you have a bit of an advantage since they will be younger chickens joining the flock. Australorps are also pretty good at not backing down easily when it comes down to it, but I would keep a close eye on things once the newbies are old enough to join the flock just so that they don’t gang up on your Australorps; Barred Rocks specifically are notorious for sticking together very well, and I’ve seen this in multiple flocks (that’s why we only have 1, and she’s still towards the top of the pecking order on her own, as when they outnumber other breeds in the flock they can be overly aggressive and act like little feathery tyrants😅). They are incredibly smart and great with people (when worked with), just as long as you are committed to them, they are very sweet chickens that will follow you around like a dog. I wouldn’t trade my Roxanne for anything🥰!

[@st3218]

They make great mothers, in my experience, although it was short-term. She would religiously sit on eggs until hatching, had high hatch rates, but she kind of abandoned them about 3.5wks in and I had to take over. She then babied them into adulthood, very close-knit.

[@sloanehodge6065]

Great Info! I just hatched 2 via incubator, their 3 days old.

[@thehappychickencoop6460]

Nice work! Let us know your process in raising them. If you need any assistance, feel free to check out this article: www.thehappychickencoop.com/how-to-raise-baby-chicks/

[@LeoTheYuty]

Planning to grow some of these at some point, even if just for the three years that they can productively lay. Just such a beautiful bird to include in a flock.

[@EdmundiumHitting]

Fancy seeing you here

[@LeoTheYuty]

@@EdmundiumHitting hi

[@MrSnafu-1973]

I got 10 chicks a month ago, I am amazed at how fast they grow

[@peteverhelst2088]

Two things that I like to mention are that they are harder to pluck. As for them sitting on eggs. Mine were very touchy and killed the chicks once disturbed. I didn’t have that issue with my buff Orpington. I moved them after the chicks hatched and added to her brood.

[@jojozepofthejungle2655]

I have a pullet Plymouth and she is so adorable. Immediately she wanted human attention. Will sit on your foot as your walking, if you don't pick her up for a cuddle. She's also very game. Will pick a play fight with the cat and has made friends with the guard dog. The others won't go near the dog, and I don't blame them.

[@glohora]

Thank you for such an informative, pleasant to watch video! Will they mix well with Rhode Island Reds?

[@DeAsUnJa3]

If you cross them they make a sex linked chick.

[@bigmeech9180]

I have bared rocks and they very much do fly over my neighbors fences and the fencing area the stay in. The fence I have isn’t high enough they fly over it too easy unlike my other breed chickens. But they are curious and friendly.

[@jamesholt6032]

I have 8 barred rock hens..standard size.. No ROOSTER.. And a TRIO OF BARRED ROCK BANTAMS...I ENJOYED DIFFERENT BREEDS AND SWITCH FROM YEAR TO YEAR

[@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.

[@davinasquirrel7672]

Could be a learned behaviour within your particular flock. Sometimes I have had different hens that are shy about new foods. Generally if they see others go for something, that encourages them to try it too.

[@deborahcornell5304]

Hi, love all the information on the different breeds of chickens. Have you done a video on the Dominique breed? Thanks again for the info.

[@HomesteadAlabama]

Love it thanks. I just got mine. And road islands reds

[@thehappychickencoop6460]

Awesome! Let it know how it goes

[@SpongeAddict-gw6mo]

Mine is so chill doesn’t run away when you go to pick up plus she lays and egg every day

[@stephanier9820]

I have 8. 2 sapphire gems, 4 barred rock we got may 2021 and 2 bantums we got this June. The barred rock give are great layers and cold hardy. We researched and it said both sapphire and barred rock were Plymouth rock descent

[@nogames8982]

The name of the chicken is barred Plymouth rock.

[@Vlogversity]

how are the bantams and how did it go inntroducing them to your big chickens (if you did) i have 2 black australorps and thinking about adding 2 more chickens next summer (was thinking bantams since i like the size aspect of them, but also may just get 2 more australorps or look for a different breed like barred rocks)

[@PM-kf7dg]

I am researching for my first ever chickens. How do they do in the heat - I live in Zone 8. Any help here is appreciated. Also want Buff Orpington's - same question re heat. Thanks in advance.

[@davinasquirrel7672]

The Buff Orpington is a heavily feathered bird, so likely to struggle in the heat (extreme/extended). Having said that, I have not seen my Buff Orp struggle any more than my other breeds. Check what breeds other people have in your area if worried, and put a lot of effort in shade, cool water etc.

[@bambikiller338]

How can I tell the difference between this and a Dominique chicken? They look very similar.

[@nogames8982]

I love this breed. I always have at least one in my flock.

[@RossCorona-mv8jh]

Thank you for all the help

[@MsLinjohn]

I have one in my group and she's the biggest. I really like her. She's so easy going and huge. She's only 4 mos.

[@mac5238]

We have two Plymouth Rock hens. We are very excited because they started laying eggs last week. But the eggs are pretty small. Is this normal?

[@hectormaldonado4369]

Interesting. What can you can about the Amrock chickens? Are they related to BPR? Are they a variety or a derivation? Ive tried to figure it out but its been "weirdly hard".

[@DOWNSOUTHHS]

Good video much love

[@marysinclair1214]

This is my first time having chickens. I will never have chickens again. I bought 11 chickens at 7 weeks old and only have 6 left at 31/2 years old. I lost one again this morning. One or two will get sick and die and then nothing for months. I clean there coop daily. They are in a beautiful fenced in area. It’s heartbreaking.

[@donaldmushove]

have a few of these

[@daincorruptable2833]

Hi Am a farmer in East Africa please for long have been searching on how can I get pure barred Plymouth rock chicken. Any reliable sources you may know that can provide me with 60 to 100 fertilized eggs.. I hear it's a dual Bird. Please I really need your assistance.. Thanks

[@EC-dz4bq]

tractor supply sells pullets

[@cds5067]

I want to raise some of these, i got red stars but want something less intensive, besides 7 eggs a week os too much (in my opinion)

[@AlexanderTheEvenGreater]

Does anyone know if anyone in the UK (preferably the south, but potentially anywhere) breeds buff Plymouth Rock bantams? Very specific I know, but we've always had them until a couple of years ago when our last one died of (very) old age. We now have Mille-Fleur bantams (and one Goldline hybrid), and they are lovely birds, but I cannot find anyone who breeds buff Plymouth Rock bantams in this country (or anywhere!), and they are such beautiful hens. My sister swears one of our older chickens of this breed lived to the age of 22 years! I don't remember but she seems certain. If so that would break the world record for the world's oldest hen by about a year.

[@davinasquirrel7672]

That is extremely specific! Track down poultry clubs and breeders, and keep asking around. Good luck.

[@CarlaGronning]

That was a good speech

[@stevegodley8744]

It's strange that most people say that this breed is easy going. Our daughter and her family have 3, and we have two. Both of us have found that the Plymouths by far are the most boisterous and aggressive towards the other birds. The bullying and feather pulling got so bad with these two that I've had to build a second coop and isolate them. To make matters worse, one of the two (right away) started picking on the other so much, that I had to divide the new coop and separate them as well. The remaining 4 hens (all different breeds) are now a peaceful, happy little flock. There is another KZbinr (Country Living Experience) who did a couple of videos on how he had to separate his PBR hens from the rest of his flock for the same reason. They get along fine with humans, but are very aggressive towards other hens. My daughter has a PBR rooster in her flock, who seems to keep the bullying mostly under control, but she still notices that, if anyone is going to be dominant, it's always the PBR hens. My hens are well cared for, and I give them greens and treats and check up on them at least a couple of times a day, but they are not pets. They are here to give us eggs, and I'm not interested in dealing with unnecessary behavioural problems. Personally, i would never get this breed again. Just my take.

[@hawkeyeten2450]

It depends, from what I've seen. Some barred rock hens are gentler, others can be mean. I've actually witnessed a barred rock who actually would break up fights or stop bullying going on between other chickens in their owner's flock (kind of a "law and order" bird). There are some other breeds that seem MUCH nastier than them.

[@davinasquirrel7672]

I have never had barred rocks, so I shall bear that in mind. I do have a cross who is 1/4 white rock and 3/4 wheaten maran, and she is not at all aggressive, quite the opposite. I have one buff orpington, she is friendly and a peace keeper of sorts, the downside is the (known) tendency to go broody, good layer though. My general observation, the heavier/rounder the breed, the less likely they are to be aggressive (the thinner bodied hens seem more active/flighty/aggressive). Such a shame you do not do the pet thing, that's the best part about having chickens.

[@AllAboutAnimals-hy1jh]

How tall are they

[@AkaneMiyano]

I thought the crest of my chicken was too short because of a malformation or something. But now I've seen the chickens in this video I know her crest is normal.

[@musthafaiqbalaziz7407]

what different Plymouth and barred?

[@onethousand51miles]

They are the same bird

[@kuronotenshico.22]

Mine never missed to egg everyday.

[@mustaphafatine7449]

Hi Where are you located ?

[@jorgebadiola5273]

I am very much concern, which country is America? America as far as I know is a continent, not a region or a country. Please specify which country the chicken was originated. I am Chilean and I am seen those chickens since ever an my grandmother always have some. looks like in Chile they exist before the america's country has it.

[@carlossteven9595]

usa

[@thebiblesays336]

We are living in New Bedford housing authority where is prohibited has that kind animal because muse,big rat ,and others. Some of neighbors gave complain and housing not and housing does nothing about it. It could be they are also doing housing.too.

[@davehendricks4824]

My Plymouth Rock rooster is a jerk. All he wants to do is go to battle every time I set foot in the coop. The hens are great!

[@olympicblackpowderrifles3155]

Young plymoth roosters are extremely tasty. I find the plymoths are the most feral among our neighbors flocks. Don't care too much for people.

[@Skmgaming1989]

I just bought one there to friendly and wants human attention they will jump on you play with you ly beside you follow u around wants to cuddle best breed

[@ribanworlds5781]

I want to buy plymouth chicken , can someone help me?? I am from india.

[@logananderson6555]

My rooster is mean. Viciously attacks my cats, my ducks, and my turkey. He also attacks my full size golden Doodle.

[@BananaCat-e3u]

I have this chicken

[@TheTheratfarmer]

These chickens are great, laid back attitude, but if they sense danger-as all chickens-they start a rucus, lol. Black snake's want to eat their eggs.

[@musthafaiqbalaziz7407]

@The Happy Chicken Coop

[@ugiartana1538]

May i have eggs..

[@s.l.vaima4080_]

Like 1k support 🤘❤️‍🔥

[@scottfamily865]

Don’t like the music, probably none would be better.