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Plymouth Rock Chicken

Gallus gallus domesticus

Plymouth Rock Chickens are friendly birds known for their beautiful striped feathers. They are great for farms and love to peck around in the grass.

Appearance

The Plymouth Rock Chicken is a large, sturdy bird famous for its distinctive black and white barred plumage, giving it a 'striped' appearance. It has bright red wattles and a single comb, with clean yellow legs and feet.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderGalliformesFamilyPhasianidaeGenusGallus

Plymouth Rock Chicken

Interesting facts

Even their baby chicks hatch with tiny striped downy feathers!

Plymouth Rocks were once America's most popular chicken breed!

Their feathers are so unique, they're often called 'barring'!

They love to scratch around, finding hidden snacks in the dirt!

Special abilities

Plymouth Rock Chicken can lay lots of large brown eggs because it has strong reproductive instincts that help provide food.

Plymouth Rock Chicken has a robust build and dense feathers that help them tolerate various climates, from cold to warm.

Plymouth Rock Chicken has a calm and friendly temperament that makes it a popular and easy-to-manage farm bird.

Measurements & details

Length: 45-55 cm
Wingspan: 60-70 cm
Weight: 2.9-4.3 kg
Lifespan: 6-10 years
Top Speed: 15 km/h
Clutch Size: 6-12
Incubation: 21 days

Diet & Feeding

An omnivore, it pecks and scratches for seeds, grains, insects, and leafy greens.

Primary Foods

seeds
grains
insects
worms
grasses
leafy greens

Foraging Method

Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

coyote

Canis latrans

Opportunistic predator in rural areas.

eaten by

red fox

Vulpes vulpes

A common predator of poultry in many regions.

eaten by

red-tailed hawk

Buteo jamaicensis

Preys on smaller ground animals including chickens.

Traits

Wildlife

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Feathered

These are animals covered in soft, beautiful feathers that help them fly, stay warm, and even attract mates! Think of all the amazing birds you know.

Social

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Omnivorous

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Colorful

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