Rhode Island Red
Gallus gallus domesticus
āØ Fun Fact
Rhode Island Red is the state bird of Rhode Island and appears on the state's agricultural seal. The breed was developed partly in Adamsville, RI, where a granite monument erected in 1925 commemorates the breed's creation ā the only monument in the world dedicated to a chicken breed.
Developed in the late 19th century in the US state of Rhode Island by crossing Malay, Shanghai, Java, and Italian birds, the Rhode Island Red is among the world's most successful dual-purpose breeds ā a reliable layer of brown eggs that also provides a decent table bird. The deep mahogany-red plumage is immediately recognisable and iconic. Rhode Island Reds are the foundation stock for many commercial hybrid laying strains and have been exported to every corner of the globe. The state bird of Rhode Island.
š·ļø Breed
Rhode Island Red
š Temperament
Active, confident, hardy, adaptable, occasionally bossy in mixed flocks
š Size
Large (2.7-3.6 kg)
ā³ Lifespan
5-8 years
šØ Colors
Deep mahogany red with black tail feathers
š Origin
USA ā Rhode Island; developed 1880sā1900s
š Habitat
Free-range or enclosed run; highly adaptable, cold-hardy
š½ļø Diet
Layer pellets; excellent forager on pasture and farmland
šÆ Purpose
Dual Purpose
š„ Egg Colour
Brown
š Comb Type
Single
š EE Class
Large Fowl