Southern Farm Hatchery

Southern Hospitality
 
 
Rhode Island Red 
 
 
 
 
Rhode Island Reds are a popular dual-purpose chicken. The roosters are a shiny dark red with a black-greenish tail.
The hens are a deep red color and are excellent large, brown egg layers.  Although the hens are calm and docile, the
rooster can be a bit aggressive.  Rhode Island Reds are heat and cold tolerant.
 
Average mature weight of rooster: 7 1/2 lbs.
Average mature weight of hen: 6 lbs.
  
Straight Run 2.00
Females 2.45
Males 1.50
 
Hatching Eggs 1.00
 
 
Available March 2012  
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