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Brown Egg Layers, ChickensRhode Island Red Chicken
Breed Facts
- Poultry Show Class: American Class
- 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: 200-280 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 Males
- Roost Height: 2 to 4 feet
- Country of Origin: United States, Rhode Island
- APA: Yes, Recognized by the American Standard of Perfection in 1904
- TLC: Watch 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 Red since 1936.
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