Raising Large Fowl Welsummer, RC Rhode Island Red,
(02-15-2008)
Rhode Island Reds
Class: American
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courtesy of Jacob Duffee.
The origin of this breed dates back to a fowl bred in that section of New England which is located between Narragansett Bay and Buzzards Bay. The name Rhode Island Red was given the breed in honor of the State where it originated from crossing the Red Malay Game, Leghorn and Asiatic native stock in 1904. The single comb variety was admitted to the American Standard of Perfection as a distinct breed of poultry.
The Rose Comb Rhode Island Red as admitted to the Standard in 1905, although some breeders acclaim it to be the original variety. The earlier Rhode Island Reds sported both the single and rose combs, some even having pea combs, due to their mixed ancestry and the fact of their being bred primarily for market purposes before they became a Standard breed. An important dual purpose breed, capable of excellent egg production; also very popular in our show rooms.
ECONOMIC QUALITIES
Rhode Island Reds and Rhode Island Whites are general purpose fowls bred for the production of meat and eggs, Color of skin, yellow; color of egg shells, brown to dark brown.
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