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🇺🇸 American · USA
Gallus gallus domesticus
Rhode Island Red
Beginner FriendlyCold HardyHeat TolerantDual-Purposestandardcalm
5.4
Eggs/Week
280/yr
large
Egg Size
6.5 lbs
Weight
4 sq ft
Space Needed
per bird
0.3 lbs
Feed/Day
per bird
rarely
Broodiness
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)."
Breed Traits
Egg ColorBrown
Egg Production5.4 eggs/week
Space Required4 sq ft/bird
Feed Per Day0.3 lbs/bird
Cold HardyYes
Heat TolerantYes
Noise Levelmoderate
Foraginggood
Beginner FriendlyYes
Dual-PurposeMeat + Eggs
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