Barred Rock

Your Gorgeous Barred Rock Chicks are Waiting

These birds will check all the boxes no matter what you want in a chicken. Barred Rock chicks from our hatcheries are extremely friendly and curious, especially when hand-raised in a free-range environment. They are prolific egg layers and will supply up to 339 brown, large to extra-large eggs from 18-80 weeks of age.

These chickens are known for their independence and healthy constitution throughout the year. They are a classic, all-American breed that thrives in various production systems, ranging from indoor housing to pastured and free-range settings.

The Barred Rock Chicken’s Heritage

The Barred Rock Breed is a cross between Dominique and Black Java chickens, two of the oldest breeds of chickens in the US. Early on, the hardiness, docility, and prolific egg-laying abilities made this an ideal farm hen. Add a decent meatiness, and you have a general-use chicken perfect for homesteading and enterprise alike.

Why Order Barred Rock Chickens?

This breed provides a range of benefits that showcase why this was the chicken of choice for early settlers and American farmers:

Consistent Egg Laying

Barred Rock hens, with reasonable care, can produce upwards of 280 eggs a year. These cold-hardy chickens can continue producing throughout the winter, although their egg production rate will slow. This makes them consistently impressive egg layers.

Secondary Meat Production

While these are primarily egg-laying chickens, they are a large and healthy breed that can provide meat in addition to their ample egg count. The typical bird will reach roughly 8 lbs. at full growth – a robust weight for a chicken of any purpose.

Ease of Care

Hens are quiet and friendly and don’t usually go broody. These birds are well-adapted to cold weather and tolerate heat well, meaning fewer adjustments are needed throughout the changing seasons. This breed is a popular choice for backyard and hobbyist poultry farmers.

Friendly and Docile

If you’re looking for a friendly and easy-to-manage breed, Barred Rock chickens are ideal for beginner homesteaders and experienced poultry enthusiasts. They are docile to humans and other animals, mixing with other birds like turkeys and geese without issue. Barred Rock Chicks can become farmland pets very quickly.

Ethical And Sustainable Farming

At Freedom Ranger Hatchery, we find the Barred Rock Chicken breed is an excellent example of our commitment to ethical and sustainable farming practices. When you order your runs of Barred Rock chicks from us, you are supporting our farm’s values of animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and a better future for everyone.

Order Your Barred Rock Chicks Here!

Our runs of Barred Rock Chicken for sale, available in male, female, and straight runs, offer you a flexible, hardy breed for egg laying in farms of all sizes. We have day-old Barred Rock available for shipping every week. Please order as soon as possible to ensure you receive the run and ship date of your choice. Our simple chart above provides a clear, simple chick-ordering process to get you started!

We always recommend opting for the Marek’s Disease vaccination to help ensure optimal health for your birds. We are an NPIP-certified hatchery, and we take the health and safety of our birds seriously. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.