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Plymouth Barred Rock Starter Pullet
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Looking for a classic American heritage bird without starting from square one in the brooder? Our Heritage Plymouth Rock starter pullets are a great choice for customers who want the beauty, utility, and easygoing temperament of this iconic dual-purpose breed in a more established life stage.
Plymouth Rocks are calm, curious birds known for their excellent foraging ability, dependable laying, and classic farm personality. They are hardy, adaptable, and generally easy to integrate into a mixed flock, making them an excellent choice for families, homesteads, and first-time chicken keepers.
Our Plymouth Rock lineage is maintained as a heritage breeding line and is not sourced from commercial hatchery stock.
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The Plymouth Rock was developed in America in the middle of the 19th century and was first exhibited in Boston, Massachusetts as a breed in 1849. These first specimens seemed to “lose their identity” and the breed disappeared for two decades until it reappeared at another poultry show in Worchester, Massachusetts in 1869. These later birds are considered the progenitors of the Plymouth Rocks we know today.
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Starter pullets should be transitioned gradually into their new environment with access to quality feed, fresh water, dry housing, and adequate space to settle in.
We recommend Sugar Feather Farm Chicken & Waterfowl Grower until your pullets reach maturity and begin laying. At that point, transition them to Sugar Feather Farm Mixed Flock Layer Feed.
When adding new birds to an established flock, allow a gradual introduction whenever possible. Side-by-side housing before full integration can help reduce stress and pecking-order issues.
Plymouth Rocks are excellent free-range birds and thrive with outdoor access and opportunities to forage naturally.
We also recommend Oil of Oregano in their water as part of our regular digestive and nutritional support program. Vita Boost can be especially helpful during shipping, transition, and other periods of stress.
Recommended Products & Resources
Oil of Oregano
Vita Boost Kit
Starter Pullet Quick Start Guide
Humane Steward™ Certified
This bird is raised under farmer-developed humane care standards focused on space, enrichment, respectful handling, and natural behaviors.
