Rhode Island White
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 Rhode Island White hen | |
| Other names | Rhode Islands |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States |
| Use | Dual purpose layer breed |
| Skin colour | Yellow |
| Egg colour | Brown |
| Classification | |
| APA | American |
The Rhode Island White is a
Sex-Link hybrid chickens, such as the ISA Brown
. In Australia, the Rhode Island White is regarded as a color variety of the Rhode Island breed according to the Australian Poultry Standards.
History
Rhode Island Whites arose from the work of J. Alonzo Jocoy of
bantam
variety.
Characteristics
Rhode Island Whites are a dual-purpose fowl suitable for both meat and egg production. Males weigh 8.5 pounds (3.9 kilos) and hens weigh 6.5 pounds (3 kilos). They have a single variety, with pure white plumage, red wattles and earlobes, and a medium size rose comb.
References
- Ekarius, Carol (2007). Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds. North Adams, MA: Storey Publishing. ISBN 978-1-58017-667-5.
- "Rhode Island White Chicken". albc-usa.org. American Livestock Breeds Conservancy. Retrieved 2008-06-05.
- Bishop, James (2012). Australian Poultry Standards. Victoria, Australia: Victoria Poultry Fanciers Association Limited. ISBN 9781921488238.
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