The Rhode Island Red is an American breed of domestic chicken. It was developed in the late nineteenth century in Massachusetts and Rhode Island by cross-breeding birds of Oriental origin such as the Malay with brown Leghorn birds from Italy.
Primary use: dual-purpose meat/eggs
Egg production (annual): 260
Egg size: Large
Temperament: Hardy
Recognized variety: Rose Comb, Single Comb
Egg color: Brown
See photos of Rhode Island Red Chickens below.
Reference: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhode_Island_Red
Primary use: dual-purpose meat/eggs
Egg production (annual): 260
Egg size: Large
Temperament: Hardy
Recognized variety: Rose Comb, Single Comb
Egg color: Brown
See photos of Rhode Island Red Chickens below.
Reference: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhode_Island_Red
Rhode Island Reds are a very strong, sturdy breed of chicken.
Origin-New England
They are the State Bird for Rhode Island which is where they get their name.
They have a fairly strong immune system and are able to resist most types of bacteria and infection if cared for properly.
Hens tend to like to be left to peck for food and take dirt baths. They will let you pet them if they have been handled while young. They will call out to answer you if you call their name or cluck to them for food. They can get aggressive if penned up in small areas.
Eggs-Rich brown colored shell with an almost orange colored yolk. Produce one egg a day.
Rooster's are generally very flirtatious, even with their owner's and if they are removed from the hen's for a short time can easily be trained to follow, play and do tricks if you start when they are young. They love attention and make great pets. The Rooster is very protective of his hens and you. He will fight any creature that poses a threat to his ladies. He will also let you know when someone is on your property!
Origin-New England
They are the State Bird for Rhode Island which is where they get their name.
They have a fairly strong immune system and are able to resist most types of bacteria and infection if cared for properly.
Hens tend to like to be left to peck for food and take dirt baths. They will let you pet them if they have been handled while young. They will call out to answer you if you call their name or cluck to them for food. They can get aggressive if penned up in small areas.
Eggs-Rich brown colored shell with an almost orange colored yolk. Produce one egg a day.
Rooster's are generally very flirtatious, even with their owner's and if they are removed from the hen's for a short time can easily be trained to follow, play and do tricks if you start when they are young. They love attention and make great pets. The Rooster is very protective of his hens and you. He will fight any creature that poses a threat to his ladies. He will also let you know when someone is on your property!