Reviews by heiditam

I love my barred rocks. They are very docile, but they don't take heat from other birds. When challenged, they will stick up for themselves, but they are not bossy or mean or bullies at all. I have 2, and they lay nearly everyday...some weeks it is 7 days a week, other weeks, it is 6 days a week. They layed through winter. They are large compared to my other breeds. They are not flighty at all. Barred rocks are my fave breed so far.

I have 3 red stars with other breeds. They are bullies to the other breeds. I know there is a pecking order, but they take it a bit too far. They band together as one, and peck other hens away from water and food at times. They don't go as far to hurt or injure another bird, but the constant bossiness is annoying-it means I have to provide more roost space than they should normally need and provide additional water and food. The pros are that they are sweet to me, they love treats and are easily trained to come, and they truly do lay a large brown egg every single day, even when it was dark and cold.