Plymouth Barred Rock — Day-Old Chicks
Plymouth Barred Rock — Day-Old Chicks
NPIP Certified Hatchery - License #51-770
- ~200 Eggs/Year
- Large Brown Eggs
- 16–20 Weeks to Lay
🐣 Next Available Hatch· July 28 · 78 Remaining
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If you're looking for the perfect backyard chicken — one that lays reliably, handles any weather, and won't give you trouble — the Plymouth Barred Rock is America's answer. It's been the backbone of backyard flocks for over a century, and for good reason.
Why backyard keepers love them:
- 🥚 200–280 large brown eggs per year — one of the most productive dual-purpose breeds
- 🪶 Striking black and white barred feathers — a classic look that stands out in any flock
- ❄️ Extremely cold-hardy — built for all climates, from New England winters to Southern summers
- 🐓 Calm and friendly — great for beginners, families, and mixed flocks
- 🌿 Low-maintenance foragers — adaptable to free-range or confined setups
What to expect from Chesapeake Hatchery chicks:
Our Barred Rocks come from carefully maintained breeding stock selected for consistent egg production and true-to-breed temperament. Chicks are vaccinated for Marek's Disease and backed by our live arrival guarantee. They're one of our most popular breeds — and once you raise one, you'll understand why.
Weeks to first egg: 16–20 weeks
Egg size: Large
Egg color: Brown
A flock staple for a reason — reserve yours before the next hatch fills up.
Breed specifications
Breed specifications
Chick care overview
Chick care overview
Brooder temperature: Start at 95°F for the first week, reducing by 5°F each week until fully feathered.
Food & water: Offer chick starter feed and fresh water immediately. Dip each chick's beak gently into the water on arrival to encourage drinking.
Hydration boost: We include hydration supplements in your shipment — add to water for the first 24–48 hours to help chicks recover from transit.
Space: Allow at least 0.5 sq ft per chick in the brooder for the first few weeks.
Watch for: Huddling under the heat source (too cold), panting or moving away from heat (too warm). Active, spread-out chicks are happy chicks.
For detailed care guides, visit our FAQs.
Shipping
Shipping
Your chicks ship in a USPS-approved live animal box designed specifically for safe poultry transport, complete with soft bedding, temperature control packing, and hydration supplements for the journey.
We take immeasurable care in every shipment — each box is packed with your flock's safe arrival as our top priority.
We ship USPS Priority Express only — the fastest available service, with live animal handling and typically overnight delivery.
Shipping Rates (flat rate, nationwide):
Up to 25 chicks — $57
Up to 50 chicks — $67
Up to 100 chicks — $77
Minimum order is 6 chicks for safe temperature regulation during transit.
Local Pickup — Wednesdays in Maryland
No shipping fee · No minimum order
Live Arrival Guarantee
We stand behind every shipment. In the rare event that any chicks do not survive transit, you will receive a full refund for those chicks — no questions asked.
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