Barred Rocks

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BARRED ROCKS

Barred Rocks are the "all-star" American chickens. They lay eggs that can vary from light brown to deep brown. The baby chicks are usually have black fuzz on their backs and tops of their heads, and they have white fuzz on their bottoms. When fully feathered out Barred Rocks have a "barred" pattern that consists of one row of black and one row of white then one row of black again and the pattern goes on and on like that. They are classified as fantastic layers and they are also called a good dual purpose breed. The males make well-fleshed, good-sized chickens for eating; and many people use the females for chicken soup or broiling when they are through their prime years of producing eggs. Also, Barred Rocks will sell for a good price; and it is said that Mexicans love them and will pay good money for them. Around where I live they have been noted to go as high as 15.00 dollars for one hen that is laying well. Though, they say you have to hit the sales just right to get them to sell that good.

To the left is a Barred Rock Rooster (beautiful isn't he) and on the bottom is a Barred Rock hen (she looks so loving and I bet she lays good eggs, too!)

Buff Rocks

Buff Rocks aren't quite as famous as Barred Rocks, but they are good layers and many say they are one of the most beautiful chickens. They are, when full grown, a rich buff or golden color from head to to toe. They have deep, well-set bodies like all the other rocks and they might be a little bit smaller than the others. They are said to lay in the summer and winter and they make good setters in the late spring. They lay rich brown eggs like Barred Rocks. Baby chicks are pure soft buff color when hatched.

The picture above is a picture of a Buff Rock rooster (he's a beauty) and to the left is a picture of a buff orphington female, I picked her because she looks almost like a buff rock and I didn't have a picture of a buff rock female.

Partridge Rocks

Partridge rocks is one of the best breeds if you are wanting to show them. They are beautiful in color and pattern. The males have dark red feathers on their backs and necks and black feathers on the tip of their tail, some on their wings, and on the breast and bottoms of them. Females have a speckled black and yellow pattern on their necks and they have a sort of brown and whitish pattern on the rest of their bodies. They are large birds, but not quite as large as their cousins, the White Rocks and Barred Rocks. They have yellow skin and make a good eating chicken and the females lay good-sized brown eggs and they are considered one of the best setters and mothers of the chickens. Their baby chicks are rich brown or a dark red kind of color and they look like an expensive piece of cloth.

To the left is a picture of a partridge rock female and to the right is a picture of a partridge rock male and female. These were both paintings.

White Rocks

White Rocks are pure white chickens that stand out easily. The females are noted for excellent egg production throughout the entire year, summer and winter both!! They lay colored eggs and will set and hatch little ones. They grow rather quickly and their yellow skin and plump bodies make them good chickens to eat that are easy to butcher and dress. You can eat them at almost any age you desire and they will taste wonderful, as some resources say. The hens can weigh anywhere from 6 to 7lbs while the males weigh in at about 8 to 9lbs. Their baby chicks are a creamy white and may, every once in a while, have some grey or light black colorings on them. I love white rocks as I do the other "rocks." I hope you love them, too.

The picture to the left is a pic of a beautiful white rock rooster and the pic to the right shows a beautiful award-winning white rock female. They both exhibit great quality in their white feathers.

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