Love my Plymouth Rock hens (aka barred rocks)! I started with one...plus 3 RIR. Got all 4 from a friend who was moving. The RIR's have all passed on... but my "old lady" Plymouth Rock is at least 6-8 years old now (& still laying eggs!). The breed is hardy, cold tolerant, friendly, they're awesome layers & get along w/ each other nicely. I now have 3.