Rhode Rock

A hybrid of various types of Rhode Island Red and Barred Plymouth Rock, selected and improved for over 40 years. Lovely easy going pullet, with good feathering.

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

2. •Average body weight at 72 weeks: 2.200 kg
   

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

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

5. •Extended laying period of 18 to 90 weeks
   

6. •Peak of production: 94 %
   

7. •Production at the age of 72 weeks: 306 eggs/bird
   

8. •Monthly mortality: 0.3 to 0.5 %
   

9. •Average feed consumption per day: 120 g
   

10. •Average egg weight at 72 weeks: 65 g
    

11. •Average egg weight at 80 weeks:66 g
    

12. •Average egg weight at 90 weeks:67 g
    

13. •Egg shell colour: brown
    

14. •Egg shell strength: excellent