Brown Egg Layers
Large brown eggs, 6 to 7 lb at maturity, and a exuberant, curious, friendly temperament.
Breed specifications
Rhode Island may be America's smallest state, but the breed developed there in the late 1800s made huge changes in chicken husbandry. The Rhode Island Red's amazing ability to lay about 265 eggs a year made it famous worldwide and became the parent of several modern hybrid egg layers. These glossy mahogany-colored hens with black tail feathers are as beautiful as they are gentle and productive.
Fun fact: Large brown eggs.
Common questions
About 265 large brown eggs per year.
Rhode Island Reds weigh 6 to 7 lb at maturity.
Exuberant, Curious, Friendly.
The Rhode Island Red is cold hardy and heat hardy.
From Hoover's Hatchery
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