Poultry Breeds - Rhode Island Red
The Rhode Island Red was developed on Rhode Island, Massachusetts USA around the 1890s. The Rhode Island is another bird created for both meat and eggs, to satisfy the demands of the American population. The Rhode Island Red is possibly the best-known breed in the world today. The Rhode crossed with a Sussex forms the basis of most of our present day hybrids.
Rhode Islands are classed as a heavy breed, but are active. They enjoy foraging on grass. They are bright and alert but at the same time quiet. They make great pets and are relatively hardy. They will produce a large amount of brown eggs a year.
The Rhode Island is a Red bird. The plumage is a dark rich glossy red in the male, being slightly less glossy in the female.
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