Rhode Island Red
Gallus gallus domesticus
✨ Fait Amusant
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 — 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 — 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.
🏷️ Race
Rhode Island Red
💭 Tempérament
Active, confident, hardy, adaptable, occasionally bossy in mixed flocks
📏 Taille
Large (2.7-3.6 kg)
⏳ Espérance de vie
5-8 years
🎨 Couleurs
Deep mahogany red with black tail feathers
🌍 Origine
USA — Rhode Island; developed 1880s–1900s
🏠 Habitat
Free-range or enclosed run; highly adaptable, cold-hardy
🍽️ Alimentation
Layer pellets; excellent forager on pasture and farmland
🎯 Usage
Dual Purpose
🥚 Couleur des œufs
Brown
👑 Type de crête
Single
🏅 Classe EE
Large Fowl