Is there a difference between heritage and regular barred rock?

[eggspecto_patronum]

I ordered a mix from meyer and got a barred rock. They list both on the website. Is there a notable difference in a backyard flock? I'm not planning to breed.

 

[The Happster]

Comb type is wrong for Barred Rock.
Can you get a picture of the comb?

 

[MarkJr]

I think heritage focuses on dual purpose birds, clean coloring without emphasis on egg production.

The others, focus on egg production vs that other bothersome stuff.

But I’m not 100% sure on this either.

 

[The Happster]

I think heritage focuses on dual purpose birds, clean coloring without emphasis on egg production.

The others, focus on egg production vs that other bothersome stuff.

But I’m not 100% sure on this either.

Yes, I would think the same thing.
Although I wouldn't order heritage birds from a hatchery.

 

[eggspecto_patronum]

 

[The Happster]

Dominique.

 

[NatJ]

"Is there a difference between heritage and regular barred rock?"

I ordered a mix from meyer and got a barred rock. They list both on the website. Is there a notable difference in a backyard flock? I'm not planning to breed.

Quotes from Meyer's descriptions:
https://www.meyerhatchery.com/productinfo.a5w?prodID=BARS
"Average mature weight: roosters 7 to 7 1/2 lbs.; hens 6 lbs."

https://www.meyerhatchery.com/productinfo.a5w?prodID=BRHS
"Average mature weight: roosters 9 1/2 lbs.; hens 7 1/2 lbs. "

So their heritage ones are supposed to weigh more than their normal ones. Other than that, I think "heritage" is a mostly a marketing term that goes with a higher price. I'm guessing the not-heritage ones lay more eggs but look less pretty, because that's how it goes with most hatchery birds.

But you do not have either kind of Barred Rock, because all Barred Rocks have single combs. So your bird is something else, probably a Dominique. It's the most common rose comb, barred chicken in the US.
https://www.meyerhatchery.com/productinfo.a5w?prodID=DOMS

 

[sourland]

Dominique.

The comb tells the tale.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Here's my Heritage Plymouth Barred Rock pullet. I need to get updated pictures.

Her pattern has improved. This is before her juvenile molt. I'll try to get updated pictures today of her.

 

[eggspecto_patronum]

Dominique.

Thank yall. Time to update my master list again