Rhode Island Red

Like many breeds, the Rhode Island Red takes its name from its place of origin. In 1954, the Rhode Island state legislature named the Rhode Island Red the state bird, making it of only two domesticated birds ever to receive such a distinction.

PRIMARY USE: eggs

TEMPERAMENT: extremely docile with humans, but bosses fellow chickens around

RECOGNIZED VARIETIES: Rose Comb, Single Comb

EGG PRODUCTION: excellent

EGG SIZE: large

EGG COLOR: brown

HEN WEIGHT: 6 1/2 lbs.

COCK WEIGHT: 8 1/2 lbs.

BROODY: no

COLD HARDY: yes