Name: Rhode Island Red
SKU: 118
Availability: InStock

Price range: $8.00 through $30.00

A true farm favorite! Our Rhode Island Reds (5 – 10 months old) are hardy, productive, and known for laying large brown eggs year-round.

Poultry Show Class: American Class
Weights: Hen—–6 1/2 lbs
Rooster——8 1/2 lbs
Pullet–5 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: 300- 330 eggs per year (estimates only,)
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 in 1904
TLC: Not Listed

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The Rhode Island Red is the gold standard for egg-laying chickens. Originally bred in the U.S., this dual-purpose breed is highly valued for its consistent production, excellent health, and no-fuss attitude. Whether you’re a backyard beginner or running a full farm, these birds deliver results.

Key Features:

Age Range: 5 – 10 months old

Egg Production: Begins around 18–22 weeks, yielding 300 – 330 large brown eggs/year

Egg Color: Rich brown

Temperament: Hardy, confident, and low-maintenance

Use: Dual-purpose (egg and meat)

Breed Traits: Deep red feathers, strong body build, excellent foragers

Vaccinated: Yes – includes Marek’s, Newcastle, and other key poultry diseases

Rhode Island Reds thrive in almost any environment and are among the easiest birds to care for. They’re great with kids, adapt well to confinement or free-range systems, and are known to be friendly with just the right amount of sass.