Rhode Island
Rhode Island Red Female
Rhode Island
Rhode Island chickens are a very popular dual-purpose poultry breed. The red variety is capable of producing 200- 250 large eggs annually, however the cock is very aggressive. This must be taken into account before choosing this particular breed as a pet or mixing it with other varieties. The Rhode Island has yellow shanks and performs well under most conditions and rarely goes broody.
Classification
Soft feather – heavy
Appearance
Various shades of red with some black. There is also a white-feathered Rhode Island (white is however very rare).
Estimated Weight
| Cock | 3.9 Kg |
| Hen | 3.0 Kg |
| Cockerel | 3.4 Kg |
| Pullet | 2.5 Kg |
Rhode Island Red, Male Bantam
Bantam Variety Rhode Island
| Rooster | 790 – 910 g |
| Hen | 690 – 790 g |
Egg Colour
Brown
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