Rhode Island

Tuesday, 24th August 2010

Rhode Island chickens are a very popular dual purpose poultry breed. The Red variety is capable of producing 200- 250 large eggs annually. The cock, however, is very aggressive and this must be taken into account before choosing this particular breed as a pet or in 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).

Rhode Island Red-Female
Images courtesy NEEPA

Rhode Island Red Male

Rhode Island Red Male

Rhode Island Red Female


Estimated Weight

Cock 3.9 Kg
Hen 3.0 Kg
Cockerel 3.4 Kg
Pullet 2.5 Kg
Bantam Variety Rhode Island
Rooster 790 – 910 g
Hen 690 – 790 g


Egg Colour

Brown

 

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