Rhode Island White
Gallus gallus domesticus
✨ Hauska Fakta
The Rhode Island White is genetically distinct from the Rhode Island Red despite sharing a state name — they were developed by different people from completely different breed crosses and carry different comb types. When White Rhode Island White hens are crossed with Rhode Island Red cocks, the offspring can be auto-sexed at hatch because pullets are red and cockerels are white — a practical tool used in commercial hybrid production. This cross, called the Golden Comet or Rhode Island cross, is one of the most widely used commercial hybrid layers in the world.
A distinct breed from the far more famous Rhode Island Red, the Rhode Island White was developed in 1888 by J. Alonzo Jocoy of Peacedale, Rhode Island, by crossing Partridge Cochins, White Wyandottes, and Rose Comb White Leghorns. Unlike the Rhode Island Red, the Rhode Island White carries a rose comb and is entirely white. It was admitted to the APA Standard of Perfection in 1922. The Rhode Island White is productive, calm, and capable in both egg production and meat quality, but has remained in the shadow of its red counterpart and is now considered a rare breed by the Livestock Conservancy.
🏷️ Rotu
Rhode Island White
💭 Luonne
Calm, docile, productive, easy to manage
📏 Koko
Large (2.7-3.6 kg)
⏳ Elinikä
5-8 years
🎨 Värit
Pure white throughout; rose comb; yellow skin and legs
🌍 Alkuperä
USA — Peacedale, Rhode Island; J. Alonzo Jocoy, 1888; APA Standard 1922
🏠 Elinympäristö
Free-range or enclosed run; cold-hardy
🍽️ Ravinto
Layer pellets; good forager
🎯 Käyttötarkoitus
Dual Purpose
🥚 Munan väri
Brown
👑 Harjatyyppi
Rose