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Indian Red Junglefowl

White Egg Layers

Indian Red Junglefowl

White eggsShy and FlightyHeat hardy
175Eggs / year
In brief

Small white eggs, 2 to 4 lb at maturity, and a shy and flighty temperament.

Breed specifications

Indian Red Junglefowl at a glance

Temperament
Shy and Flighty
Weight
2 to 4 lb
Eggs per year
175
Egg size
Small
Egg color
White
Heat hardy
Yes
Chick
Rooster
Egg

The Indian Red Junglefowl are small active chickens that are extremely resistant to predation and are excellent foragers. Male Red Junglefowl are black breasted and tailed with golden-red heads and backs. Female Red Junglefowl are small birds with muted golden colored necks and breasts, with lighter brown coloration in the rest of the body. Available as straight run only.

Fun fact: A showstopper for the backyard.

Common questions

Indian Red Junglefowl questions, answered

How many eggs does an Indian Red Junglefowl lay?

About 175 small white eggs per year.

How big do Indian Red Junglefowls get?

Indian Red Junglefowls weigh 2 to 4 lb at maturity.

What is an Indian Red Junglefowl's temperament?

Shy and Flighty.

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