07/23/2025
In 1874 the Plymouth Rock was added to the Standard of Excellence of the American Poultry Association. The barred plumage pattern was the original one; other colours were later added. Because of its many good qualities – tasty meat, good egg production, resistance to cold, early feathering, easy management, good sitting – the Plymouth Rock became the most widespread chicken breed in the United States until the time of World War II, before the introduction of industrial poultry farming and the hybrid broiler when it lost popularity. A resurged interest in this breed is due to the fore mentioned attributes and is a good choice for backyard flocks and homesteaders.
