Rhode Island White Chicken

Breed Facts

• Poultry Show Class:  Not applicable
• Weights: Hen—–6 1/2 lbs
  Rooster——8 1/2 lbs
  Pullet—5 1/2 lbs
  Cockerel—–7 1/2 lbs
• Purpose and Type: Primary production, Egg Laying & Pet/Secondary meat source
• Egg Shell Color: Brown
• Egg Production: 220-280 eggs per year (estimates only, see FAQ)
• Egg Size: Large
• Temperament: Active
• Gender Accuracy: 80-85%
• Fertility Percentage: 65-80%
• Broody: Variable
• Mating Ratio: 10 Females to 1 Male
• Roost Height: 2 to 4 feet
• Country of Origin: United States, Rhode Island
• APA: Yes, Rosecomb recognized by the American Standard of Perfection in 1922. We offer only the single comb variety not APA.
• TLC: Yes, Threatened Status, Considered a sustainable heritage chicken breed
• BREEDER FARM SOURCE: Cackle Hatchery® Poultry Breeding Farm has been developing our bloodline or strain of pure Rhode Island White since 1993.