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Rhode Island Red

Gallus gallus domesticus

The Rhode Island Red is a friendly chicken known for its beautiful, dark red feathers. They are great for farms and love to peck around looking for bugs and seeds.

Appearance

The Rhode Island Red is known for its stunning, deep mahogany-red plumage, often with darker blackish tail feathers. Its sturdy build and bright red comb and wattles give it a robust appearance, distinguishing it from many lighter-feathered chicken breeds.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderGalliformesFamilyPhasianidaeGenusGallus

Rhode Island Red

Interesting facts

Rhode Island Red roosters are famous for their loud, proud morning crow that greets the day!

Their beautiful brown eggs are a breakfast favorite found on tables worldwide.

These chickens helped create many other popular breeds, like the Black Star hybrid!

They were developed in the USA, named after Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts.

Special abilities

Rhode Island Red has specialized genes that help them lay many large, brown eggs consistently.

Rhode Island Red can thrive in various climates because of its robust build, helping it endure diverse conditions.

Rhode Island Red has keen senses that help them tirelessly search for food, making them active foragers.

Measurements & details

Length: 40-55 cm
Wingspan: 70-90 cm
Weight: 2.5-4 kg
Lifespan: 5-8 years
Top Speed: 20 km/h
Clutch Size: 6-12
Incubation: 21 days

Diet & Feeding

They are omnivores, eating seeds, insects, and kitchen scraps to grow big and strong.

Primary Foods

Grains
Insects
Worms
Seeds
Vegetables
Fruit

Foraging Method

Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Red Fox

Vulpes vulpes

A clever predator for backyard chickens.

eats

Common Earthworm

Lumbricus terrestris

A favorite protein-rich food.

Traits

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Omnivorous

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