Reviews by Zealo

Barred Rock

dylan729
Updated
Pros: Docile, Beautiful, Big, Loves Attention, Gentle
Cons: Attention hogs
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I've only got the three girls, two Barred Rocks and a Rhode Island Red.
And I love them!

The Girls greet me each and every day, follow me about, and beg for attention or treats.
They never want to go anywhere without you. Soon as I go inside, they go back to the coop until I call them, then they all come rushing out.
My Girls are Very friendly and are nice to each other. They never fight, never peck at one another.
Sometimes I get confused who's in what pecking order.

My big girl, Raven, keeps the other two in line without any aggression.
When treats get low, she never uses her state to bully the other girls and never bully's them in general.
When I check on them, she runs in between my feet or general stays right at my side.

When my other Barred Rock, Malef got sick, I kept her in the house for a few day and watched over her.
During that time, she would NOT let me leave her sight. Ever time I'd go and do something she'd squawk and cry until I returned.
She demanded to be in my lap, to be petted, and often wanted to try and fall asleep on my shoulder.
She'd climb up and nuzzle my head and neck, making what I believe to be a chicken purr
I never thought a chicken could purr, but she showed me wrong.

I love my girls to death and love being with them
If you want a dual purpose, hardy, friendly chicken, yet a good layer
I'd go with the Barred Rock
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