Barred Rock

The Barred Rock is a reverse cross of the Rhode Rock, giving a bird of attractive appearance and the same attributes of friendly, reliability and toughness.

1. •A hybrid breed of Barred Plymouth Rock and Rhode Island Red
   

2. •Feather colour:barred
   

3. •Average body weight at 20 weeks: 1.600 kg
   

4. •Average body weight at 80 weeks: 2.200 kg
   

5. •Age at start of laying period: 21 weeks
   

6. •Age at peak of laying period: 25 weeks
   

7. •Peak of production: 94 %
   

8. •Production at the age of 80 weeks: 325 eggs/bird
   

9. •Average feed consumption 116-120g per day
   

10. •Monthly mortality: 0.3 to 0.5 %
    

11. •Egg shell colour: brown