Plymouth Rock (Barred Rock)
A variant of Chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus)
Representative Chickenphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.
A hardy American dual-purpose breed; the Barred variety with black-and-white cuckoo barring is the classic farmyard hen. Calm and a steady brown-egg layer.
Keeper tips for this variant
Excellent cold-hardy beginner bird — its single comb can frostbite in hard winters, so ensure dry, draft-free (but ventilated) housing.