Barred Plymouth Rock laying hens

Plymouth Rock Bar It is a semi-meat, semi-egg breed of chicken. (Dual-purpose breed) that is popular around the world Because they are easy to raise, strong, durable, and produce good eggs. Suitable for small farmers and free-range farming.

History

Plymouth Rock Chicken Bars originated in the United States. In the mid-19th century, the breed was developed from crossing several chickens such as the Dominique, Black Java, Cochin, and Brahma. It was officially recognized in 1874 and became one of the most popular breeds of chickens in America. both to produce eggs and meat

Breed characteristics

Shape: Large, deep and wide body, long back, full chest, hairless legs, yellow color, single crest (Single Comb).

The outstanding feature is

✅ The fur has black and white stripes (Barred Pattern), making it look like a zebra pattern all over the body.

Average weight

Male 3.8 - 4.3 kg.

Mother weighs 2.7 - 3.4 kilograms.

character Tame, friendly, easy to raise, good at finding food, suitable for beginners.

egg production

Age of starting eggs

About 20 - 24 weeks

Annual output

About 200 - 280 eggs/year

Egg characteristics

light brown bark

Bubble weight approximately 55 - 65 grams.

Advantages of Plymouth Rock Chicken Bars

✅ Resistant to weather conditions well.

✅ Strong, few diseases

✅ Not difficult to take care of.

✅ Give eggs regularly.

✅ Can be used to produce meat.

✅ Better at hatching eggs and raising young than commercial egg breeds.

How to raise

1. Greenhouse

It should be clear and well ventilated.

clean dry floor

Have an area of ​​at least 0.3 - 0.4 square meters per piece.

There is a perch 40 - 60 cm from the floor.

2. Food

Chicks (0-8 weeks)

Protein food 20-22%

Clean water all the time

Young chickens (8-20 weeks)

Protein 16-18%

chicken eggs

Protein 16-18%

Calcium 3.5-4%

Add crushed seashells, rock flakes, fresh vegetables and young grass.

3. Light management

For consistently good eggs, they must receive 14-16 hours of light per day. Supplementary lighting can be used during the night.

4. Health care

Vaccination should be done according to the program such as

Newcastle (ND)

Infectious bronchitis (IB)

Gamboro (IBD)

Chicken smallpox

and must be dewormed every 3-6 months

suitable environment

Plymouth Rock bars are suitable for free range and mixed gardens.

small farm

Sufficiency agriculture farm

Because it's a chicken that's good at eating. Helps get rid of insects and weeds well.

summarize

Barred Plymouth Rock is a semi-meat, semi-egg chicken from the United States. Its distinctive feature is its black and white striped fur. It is easy to raise, strong, disease resistant, and produces about 200-280 brown eggs per year. Suitable for new farmers. free-range farming and small farms that need both eggs and meat in one breed.