Rhode Island Red Chicken | Full Details

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Behavior/Temperament

Rhode Island Red chickens are active, docile and calm. Sometimes, roosters can be a little bit aggressive. This chicken breed is suitable for both confinement and free range system.

Rhode Island Red Chicken | Breed Profile
Breed Name	Rhode Island Red
Other Name	RIR, Rhode Islands
Breed Purpose	Dual Purpose
Breed Temperament	Aggressive, Calm, Friendly,  Curious, Noisy, Easily Handled
Breed Size	Heavy (6.5-8.5 lbs)
Broodiness	Seldom (not prone to broodiness)
Comb	Large, Single or Rose Combs
Climate Tolerance	All Climates (very robust)
Egg Color	Brown
Egg Size	Large
Egg Productivity	Very Good (about 300 eggs/year)
Feathered Legs	No
Rarity	Common
Varieties	Only Recognized in Red

The Good

• Beautiful
• Calm
• Curious
• Caring for other chicks
• Prolific layers
• Lay large eggs
• Good foragers
• Lay brown eggs
• Sturdy birds
• Mild temperament
• Not flighty

The Bad

• Roosters are little bit aggressive
• Sometimes can be mean to other birds
• Sometimes bossy
• Sometimes very loud

Is Rhode Island Red Chicken Good For You?

Rhode Island Red Chickens are good for you if you…….

• Want to raise highly egg producing chickens.
• Want to produce larger brown eggs.
• Want to utilize your kitchen wastes.
• Are willing to raise some beautiful birds.
• Are looking for proper chicken breeds which are good foragers.
• Want to raise some hardy chickens which can survive in all climates.
• Are looking for a dual purpose chicken breed which produce more eggs than meat.