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The Rhode Island Red breed dates back to 1854 from a chicken bred in the section of New England that is located between Buzzard's Bay and Narragansett Bay Rhode Island. The name Rhode Island Red was given the breed to honor of the state where it originated.

The breed was developed by crossing the Red Malay Game hen and Leghorn

The earliest Rhode Island Reds had single, rose combs and pea combs depending on hatch., bred primarily for market purposes both egg and meat capabilities made it an all purpose bird. This breed became an important dual purpose breed, capable of excellent egg production. The skin color is yellow and the eggs shells are brown to dark brown.

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