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RHODE ISLAND WHITE
Named after Rhode Island and is the State’s Official Bird. The white version was developed in 1888 by crossing a White Wyandotte with a Partridge Cochin and Rose comb Leghorn. This particular hatch is not approved by A.P.A. or 4H standards as they have a single comb vs a rose comb and are for production purpose. Reddish eyes, broad breasted and excellent egg layers in winter as well.
Livestock Conservancy Status as: THREATENED (ROSE COMB ONLY - NOT THIS HATCH)
Friendly, Calm, Pets, Excellent Free Ranger
| Date of Hatch: |
OUT OF STOCK |
| Qty in Stock: |
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Sex: Never Guaranteed, Appears:
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90% Chance FEMALE |
| Hybrid: |
No |
| Vaccinated: |
Marek's HVT Vaccinated |
| Beak Trimmed: |
No |
| Personality: |
Friendly, Calm, Pets |
| Uses: |
Eggs, Meat, Pet |
| Broody: |
Not often |
| Forager: |
Excellent |
| Egg Color: |
Light to Dark Brown |
| Egg Size: |
Large - X Large |
| Egg Production: |
Good 4-6 Weekly |
| Climate Zone: |
All |
| A.P.A. Class: |
N/A as single. ONLY Rose Comb is approved - large Breed American Class |
| Breed Origin: |
RHODE ISLAND, USA |
| Livestock Conservancy Status: |
THREATENED (ROSE COMB ONLY - NOT THIS HATCH) |
| Feather Color: |
White |
| Feather Pattern: |
Solid |
| Feathered Legs: |
Clean |
| Leg Color: |
Yellow |
| Skin Color: |
Yellow |
| Number of Toes: |
4 |
| Comb Color: |
Red or Rose |
| Comb Type: |
Single |
| Lobe Color: |
Red |
| Top Knot: |
No |
| Beard: |
No |
| Muffs: |
No |
| Tufts: |
No |
| Average Adult Weight Female: |
Up to 6.5 lbs. |
| Average Adult Weight Male: |
Up to 8.5 lbs. |
| Matures: |
16-20 Weeks |
| Breed Rank: |
Standard |
