The Rhode Island Red is an American reproduce of chicken developed in the early 1900’s and it’s ancestry goes back to birds bred in Rhode Island, therefore the name. Depending on the variety, the Rhode Island Red can have a single or rose brush. Our Rhodes are single brushed.
The Rhode gained in recognition as it was improved by local farmers in the 1st twenty years of the 20 th century. Following the appearance of more complex selection techniques in the twenty’s and 30’s, the reproduce established its wonderful reputation as a wonderful layer.
Origin : Developed in the New England states of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, early flocks usually had both single and rose brushed individuals due to the influence of Malay blood.
Standard Weights: Cock-8-1/2 pounds; hen-6-1/2 pounds; cockerel-7-1/2 pounds; pullet-5-1/2 pounds.
Skin Color: Yellow.
Egg Shell Color: Brown
