Columbian Rock Chicken

Breed Facts

• Poultry Show Class: American Class
• Weights: Hen—–7  1/2 lbs
  Rooster——9  1/2 lbs
  Pullet—6 lbs
  Cockerel—-8 lbs
• Purpose and Type: Dual, egg laying and meat; Production and show
• Egg Shell Color: Brown
• Egg Production: 200 – 250 eggs per year (estimates only, see FAQ)
• Egg Size: Large
• Temperament: Docile
• Fertility Percentage: 40-55%
• Broody: Setter
• Mating Ratio: 9 Females to 1 Male
• Roost Height: 2 to 4 feet
• Country of Origin: United States
• APA: Yes, Recognized by the American Standard of Perfection in 1910
• TLC: Recovering Status, Considered a sustainable heritage chicken breed
• BREEDER FARM SOURCE: Cackle Hatchery® Poultry Breeding Farm has been developing our bloodline or strain of pure Columbian Plymouth Rock since 2010.