Cackle Hatchery Rhode Island Red Chicken

Description

Originated in Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Red is the state bird and recognized as a distinct pure chicken breed in 1904 by the American Standard of Perfection. The Single Comb Rhode Island Red chicken is our most popular breed for laying large brown eggs. This is a popular chicken choice for backyard chicken flocks because of their hardiness and egg laying production abilities. Rhode Island Red chicks are a good choice for raising baby chickens naturally and raising baby chickens for eggs. Non-industrial strains of the Rhode Island Red are listed as recovering by the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy. Cackle Hatchery’s blood line or stain is a heritage chicken production type and bred pure by Cackle Hatchery Farms since 1936. The Rhode Island Red is a true heritage chicken breed picked as a great choice for egg production. Many breeders breed the Rhode Island Red chicken for show, these are a little darker red and do not produce as many eggs. The Roosters usually weigh in at 8.5 pounds (3.9 kg), The Hens weigh slightly less at 6.5 pounds (2.9 kg), cockerel at 7.5 pounds (3.4 kg), and pullets at 5.5 pounds (2.5 kg). Developed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, early flocks often had both single and rose combed individuals because of the influence of Malay blood.

Features

• Poultry Show Class: American Class
• Weights: Hen: 6 1/2 lbs, Pullet: 5 1/2 lbs, Rooster: 8 1/2 lbs, Cockerel: 7 1/2 lbs
• Purpose and Type: Primary production, Egg Laying & Pet/Secondary meat source
• Egg Shell Color: Brown
• Egg Production: 200-280 eggs per year
• Egg Size: Large
• Temperament: Active
• Gender Accuracy: 80-85%
• Fertility Percentage: 65-80%
• Broody: Variable
• Mating Ratio: 10 Females to 1 Males
• Roost Height: 2 to 4 feet
• Country of Origin: United States, Rhode Island
• APA: Yes, Recognized by the American Standard of Perfection
• TLC: Recovering Status, Considered a sustainable heritage chicken breed

Specifications

• Breed: Rhode Island Red