The Barred Plymouth Rock chicken is a dual-purpose breed which was a boon to the meat and egg industries during World War II. This dual-purpose breed can lay eggs year round and has also been used ...

Plymouth Rock hens come into lay at around 20 weeks old and will go on to produce 4-5 brown eggs each week. They are accustomed to a variety of climates and are usually very healthy.

The Plymouth Rock chickens are extremely mellow, sweet, and calm docile birds but are constantly curious. They are also very ...

White Plymouth Rock: This breed is known for its high egg production, with some hens laying up to 200 eggs per year. They are also known for their friendly and docile disposition.

Cornish game hens -- single-serving-sized birds that are a cross between two breeds of chicken, the Cornish gamecock and the Plymouth Rock hen - - are unclothed mannequins ready to be dressed up.

Cornish game hens are an American culinary invention, a result of crossbreeding Cornish bantam roosters and Plymouth Rock hens. The average weight is 1 to 1 1/2 pounds.

By their very name, the “Plymouth Rock Hens” raised by Talbot County farmers in the 19th century served to acknowledge the important role of the chicken in both world and American history.