Produced by mating a Rhode Island Red female with a
Columbian male, this robust, dual-purpose bird is known for its ability to
efficiently produce eggs even in the coldest of climates. An excellent layer of
cream colored brown eggs with a calm good natured disposition, this cross is a
great choice for the family flock. Females are basic white with the traditional
Columbian pattern of black laced across the neck and black-trimmed wing tips
and tails.
Here's the other description (I copied and pasted) of the breed according to the Chicken Forum
The Columbian Rock, is a crossbreed which falls under the
Plymouth Rock. They are a generally great breed for farms. They are not known
to be aggressive and are easily tamed as well. Very docile. They are commonly
bred for both its egg-laying capability as well as its meat. Today, the
Columbian Rock are tagged as one of the hardest breed to find.
The Columbian Rock chickens have long, broad back and they
also possess a moderately deep and full breast plus a single average-sized
comb. They were bred in the U.S. in the mid-19th century.
Since the Columbian Rock is only a sub-breed of the Plymouth
Rocks, we can distinctly classify the Columbian Rock as the breed with white or
cream-colored feathers on its neck, head and some parts of its wings and then
having black covering for its whole body up to its tail. Their feet are not covered
with feathers. The average weight for the rooster is about 7.5 lbs to 9.5 lbs.
They lay light to medium brown eggs with a touch of pink.
I purchased them from the local farm supply and they were hatched by Frey’s Hatchery. Since these are actually hens that had just start laying, it’s guaranteed that there are no roosters. I’m tired of them. I took today (Wednesday) as a vacation on my day job so I can focus on handling these 20 new hens. I separated them during the day because I don’t know if my existing flock will bully these newcomers who are very skittish.
Here's the videos I took today.
And here's some pictures I took today.
A Barred Plymouth Rock hen peeking through the hole. Taken inside the vehicle while I'm transporting them home. |
Temporarily separated the newcomers. Just for the day. |
These are Columbian Rock Cross breeds. Unusual combs. |
They are very scared. More scared than the Barred Rocks. |
I will merge them tonight once it's dark with the rest.
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