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🇺🇸 American · USA

Gallus gallus domesticus

Rhode Island Red

5.4 eggs/wk·Brown eggs·6.5 lbs

Beginner FriendlyCold HardyHeat TolerantDual-Purposestandardcalm

Historical Origin

USA · 🇺🇸 American

The Rhode Island Red is one of America's most iconic and productive backyard breeds. Hardy, reliable, and easy to keep, they lay large brown eggs consistently through most of the year. A top choice for beginners and experienced keepers alike.

Temperament & Behavior

This breed is classified as calm with a noise level of moderate and good foraging ability. Broodiness tendency: rarely.

Biological Reference

"Phenotypic analysis of Gallus gallus domesticus (Rhode Island Red) supports a metabolic feed efficiency of 0.3 lbs/day at a standard body mass of 6.5 lbs. Egg production frequency approximates 5.4 ova/week under optimal lighting conditions (14h photoperiod)."