Barred Rocks usually lay their first egg at about 6 months old and will continue to produce eggs for up to two years on average. As the hen ages past two she will slow her egg production and by the time the hen has reached the complete end of her layer years she will be about 3 years old.
Barred rocks or Barred Plymouth Rock hens are somewhat early maturing birds and should start producing eggs about 20 to 24 weeks old. The first eggs will be somewhat small until they get going into what is often a good to excellent layer. The eggs of a standard Barred rock will be large size and range from pinkish to medium brown.
Barred Rock hens lay white eggs because eggshell color is determined by genetics, and the Barred Rock breed typically lays eggs with white shells. The color of the egg does not affect its nutritional value or taste.
Yes, barred rock chickens lay brown eggs that are edible, like eggs from other chicken breeds. Barred rock hens are known for being reliable layers of large brown eggs. These eggs are nutritious and safe to eat when properly handled and cooked.
They lay eggs
Tortoises typically lay their eggs in shallow nests dug in sandy soil or soft earth. They prefer to lay their eggs in areas that provide good sunlight and drainage to ensure the eggs have the best chance of hatching successfully.
Barred rocks or Barred Plymouth Rock hens are somewhat early maturing birds and should start producing eggs about 20 to 24 weeks old. The first eggs will be somewhat small until they get going into what is often a good to excellent layer. The eggs of a standard Barred rock will be large size and range from pinkish to medium brown.
Barred Rock hens lay white eggs because eggshell color is determined by genetics, and the Barred Rock breed typically lays eggs with white shells. The color of the egg does not affect its nutritional value or taste.
They can lay anywhere from medium to large to extra large, although it tends to be large.
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Yes, barred rock chickens lay brown eggs that are edible, like eggs from other chicken breeds. Barred rock hens are known for being reliable layers of large brown eggs. These eggs are nutritious and safe to eat when properly handled and cooked.
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Usually at the bottom of the tank in the rocks.
Go to and hatchery website and select brown egg layers. You can tell from cross bred chickens by the color of the feathers around there ear canal. White=white egg, brown=brown egg. On our farm the best brown egg layers are Rhode Island Reds (production or heritage), Barred Rocks, and Moyers ( a breed by Moyer Hatchery)
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They don't lay eggs.