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 ...

Chickens are some of the most versatile animals around. They can be great pets, and they can also be a useful source of food.

Most likely, a great many large single-combed Dominiques were absorbed into the new Barred Plymouth Rock breed. Both the Dominique and the Barred Plymouth Rock were accepted into the Standard in 1874.

15. 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.

But these fowl aren't ordinary, these are heritage chickens. The classic breeds include the 1957 random-bred Broiler line and the Barred Plymouth Rock, a breed that dates back to 1910.