Rhode Island Red Chickens
 Picture courtesy of Michael J. Von Gebel |
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Pictured: “Rhodie” would
rise and shine very early and get on his stump and “cock a
doodle do” every morning.
I actually enjoyed waking up to his call.
“Rhodie” is one of three breeds of roosters my Aunt Betty
and Uncle James have on their place. The Rhode Island
Red was developed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. One of the
first sires for this breed was a
Black-Breasted Red Malay
imported from England.
The Malay is where the
Rhode Island Red gets its deep color, strong constitution, and
relatively hard feathers. The Rhode Island
Red were originally bred in
the state of Rhode Island
hence the name. The Rhode Island Red is also the state bird of
Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Red is a utility bird raised for
meat and its brown eggs.
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