What is the difference between Plymouth Rock and Barred Rock if any difference?

[OldEnglishGameBantam33]

Iv'e always wondered and I'd like to know. Thx!

 

[ChocolateMouse]

Barred is a variety of Plymouth rock as far as I'm aware, same as white rocks and a few other colors. They're technically just different varieties of the same breed but they're rarely interbred and some varieties have become better for some things then others, especially hatchery varieties. For example, barred rocks just get used as egg hens more and have, over time, become more egg-type while white rocks have a meatier type still.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plymouth_Rock_chicken

 

[drumstick diva]

I've seen them listed as Plymouth Barred Rocks, as well as simply Barred Rocks. The look to be the same breed. They are have barring. Grayish with wider white bands = males.
Black barring with narrow white bands = female

White rocks are white birds/breed with no barring.

 

[Trux]

There is also Silver Penciled Rocks, and Partridge Rocks both very beautiful. I have 3 Barred and one Silver Penciled

 

[CacklingRanch]

Plymouth Rock is a breed. It is American bred that first appeared in the early 19th century. It’s a relatively young breed with a vast growing popularity due to its nature and egg laying capabilities.

Currently recognized in nine colors: Blue, Black, Barred, White, Silver Pencilled, Partridge, Black frizzle, Buff, Colombian.

Several more colors and patterns are available but not recognized.

Barred Plymouth Rock or White Rock or White Plymouth Rock, etc. all just refer to the color.

Hope that helps.

 

[OldEnglishGameBantam33]

Thanks!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Iv'e always wondered and I'd like to know. Thx!

"Plymouth Rock" is the breed. "Barred" is the color
Plymouth Rocks are considered dual purpose and can be used for meat/eggs.
They can be used in crosses to enhance either egg laying or meat production of other breeds.

https://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/CGP/Rocks/BRKRocks.html

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

Plymouth Rocks are a breed of chicken.
They come in several colors, including Blue, Barred, Buff, Columbian, Partridge, Silver Penciled, and White.
So when people say Barred Rock, they are just saying the Barred variety of plymouth rocks. And since it's easier to just say Rock, they don't say the Plymouth part.

 

[Trux]

"Plymouth Rock" is the breed. "Barred" is the color
Plymouth Rocks are considered dual purpose and can be used for meat/eggs.
They can be used in crosses to enhance either egg laying or meat production of other breeds.

https://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/CGP/Rocks/BRKRocks.html

Hello Wyorp just curious as to what that handsom fella is you have pictured in you avatar spot

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Hello Wyorp just curious as to what that handsom fella is you have pictured in you avatar spot

He is a Barred Plymouth Rock