“Our Barred Rock Dottie is our sweet, sassy gal. She's adventurous, affectionate and has an attitude on occasion. She loves being picked up & carried around, lives for garden treats, seems to befriend hens lower on the pecking order, loves trying new things but whines terribly when she doesn't get her way. Her sweet, affectionate, quirky personality makes up for the occasional sassiness though, and she is the only hen in our mixed flock that waits up for me each and every night to come close up the coop and give her goodnight snuggles before going to roost with the others. I've never known a chicken to do this before, but I absolutely adore it. She is a consistent layer of large brown eggs, excellent with kids, cold hardy but struggles a bit in the heat. Overall a fantastic disposition and a breed I would highly recommend!”
We appreciate your sharing Dottie's personality and antics as she sounds like the typical Barred Plymouth Rock! Though they may have a little attitude if they are interrupted while checking out whatever may have captured their attention, they are also so very sweet and just wonderful additions to a backyard flock!
Barred Plymouth Rocks are great additions to any backyard flock for just the reason you mentioned! They are so friendly and we hope you have many years of happiness with her!
We agree with your experience! Barred Plymouth Rocks are great birds to have in your flock! Their friendly temperaments make them a great addition to backyard keepers who may have children or just want a docile flock member! Please let us know if you ever have any questions about your birds or any flock keeping supplies you may need! We are happy to help!
“Our Barred Plymouth Rock is about three and a half months old. She is the sweetest chicken. She will come over and let us pick her up or pet her. Wonderful personality!”
She sounds like a flock keeper's dream! We love the Barred Plymouth Rocks too as they are so wonderful - not only beautiful but as you have found, so pleasant to hang out with in the backyard! Please let us know if we can ever assist you with any questions or flock keeping needs. We are happy to help!
