Cackle Hatchery Rhode Island White Chicken

Description

Originating in 1888, the rose comb variety of the Rhode Island White was admitted to the APA in 1922. Cackle Hatchery Breeding Farms only offer the single comb variety. The Rhode Island White chicken breed has a broad, deep body with horizontal carriage, close tightly feathered brick-like appearance, with a broad flat head. This chicken breed is a great winter egg layer of rich large brown eggs, very docile and good dual layer/meat fowl. The Rhode Island White Hen is also used in creating our Cinnamon Queen and Golden Comet breeds. Raising chickens can be fun and enjoyable with these very friendly hens.

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: 220-280 eggs per year
• Egg Size: Large
• Temperament: Active
• Gender Accuracy: 80-85%
• Fertility Percentage: 65-80%
• Broody: Variable
• Mating Ratio: 10 Females to 1 Male
• Roost Height: 2 to 4 feet
• Country of Origin: United States, Rhode Island
• APA: Yes, Rosecomb recognized by the American Standard of Perfection in 1922. We offer only the single comb variety not APA.
• TLC: Yes, Threatened Status, Considered a sustainable heritage chicken breed

Specifications

• Breed: Rhode Island White