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Brown Egg Layers

Red Star

Brown eggsFriendly, Calm, DocileCold hardyHeat hardy
320Eggs / year
In brief

Medium brown eggs, 5 to 6 lb at maturity, and a friendly, calm, docile temperament.

Breed specifications

Red Star at a glance

Temperament
Friendly, Calm, Docile
Weight
5 to 6 lb
Eggs per year
320
Egg size
Medium
Egg color
Brown
Cold hardy
Yes
Heat hardy
Yes

A friendly dual-purpose bird. It is one of our strongest producers, laying about 320 brown eggs a year. Hardy in both cold winters and hot summers.

Fun fact: One of our top egg producers.

Common questions

Red Star questions, answered

How many eggs does a Red Star lay?

About 320 medium brown eggs per year.

How big do Red Stars get?

Red Stars weigh 5 to 6 lb at maturity.

What is a Red Star's temperament?

Friendly, Calm, Docile.

Is the Red Star cold and heat hardy?

The Red Star is cold hardy and heat hardy.

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