Description
Originated in Rhode Island, it is the state bird of Rhode Island and recognized as a distinct pure chicken breed in 1904 by the American Standard of Perfection. The Single Comb Rhode Island Red chicken is our most popular breed for brown egg laying production. They are a popular chicken choice for backyard chicken flocks because of their egg laying abilities and hardiness. Rhode Island Red chicks are a good choice for raising baby chickens naturally and raising baby chickens for eggs. Non-industrial strains of the Rhode Island Red are listed as recovering by the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy. Cackle Hatchery®’s blood line or stain is a heritage chicken production type and bred pure by Cackle Hatchery® Farms since 1936.
The Rhode Island Red is a true heritage chicken breed picked as a great choice for egg production. Many breeders breed the Rhode Island Red chicken for show, these are a little darker red and do not produce as many eggs. The Roosters usually weigh in at 8.5 pounds (3.9 kg), The Hens weigh slightly less at 6.5 pounds (2.9 kg), cockerel at 7.5 pounds (3.4 kg), and pullets at 5.5 pounds (2.5 kg). Developed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, early flocks often had both single and rose combed individuals because of the influence of Malay blood.
Cackle Hatchery® now offers the single comb variety of the Rhode Island Red Chicken (Exhibition Type) sold as day old chicks and as fertilized eggs. To learn more about the difference between production type and exhibition type click here.
Many people who like this breed of chicken also like the miniature version of the breed (bantam) the Rhode Island Red Bantam Chicken.
We also have the Rhode Island Red Started Pullet available to order. At limited times of the year we offer production type Rhode Island Red Fertile Hatching Eggs.
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Svetlana Banks –
We received our 20 chicks—actually 22, since you added two extras—and I was pleasantly surprised by how lively they are! All are alive and healthy. Thank you!
chasebrooks –
So happy with these. They arrived healthy and everyone survived. Cackle makes it so easy to get these beauties. Growing quickly and have a very mild disposition.
Ruby Anne Heie-Rubley –
We have had our RIR chicks from Cackle Hatchery for over a year now and they are great additions to the flock. We had 100% survival and 100% correct sexing.
Our RIR hens are laying well, a bit smaller in body size than some of our other breeds, but what they lack in size they make up for in every other sense. They are scrappy little things and fast. They get on very well with the rest of the flock, though all 3 are lower on the pecking order. None are bullies. They tend to be more suspicious in nature, so they do very well open-ranging on our farm. They have excellent health overall: we haven’t had to bring even one RIR into our little chicken sickbay in the past year for any reason. We had some very mild frostbite on their combs during the deep freezes this past winter (we are in zone 5), but that was only noticeable on close inspection and healed quickly. They are consistent egg layers as well. All in all, I have no complaints about these hens whatsoever. Great addition to the flock and I will not hesitate to order RIR from CH again.
mikemerkle920 –
In May 2020 We ordered 10 chicks and received 12; all of the chicks were very healthy became great layers. This breed is very good with children! My kids were picking them up and trouncing around the yard when they were 2 years old. Two years later we still have 10 (lost two in 2021 to a fox, sadly). Time purchase some more! (especially since the price of eggs is only getting more ridiculous).
hideawayacres18 –
We picked up 62 chicks total. We received 68 . This breed was almost half of the order. 1 died and now we have 67 beautiful birds. They are bigger and healthier than the birds sold at the farm stores . Very happy with our purchase !
jerry –
I ordered three, hatched 6/28/21, and received four. They’re now a touch past 13 weeks and it’s pretty clear I have two males and two females. The extra one, and it was pretty clear which was the extra, was a really small runt and is now the male in charge of this small flock. I’m pretty happy with these animals and was even happier after I got some from Tractor Supply (hatched ~8/23/21) and seen the difference. The heritage birds from Cackle are smarter, more curious, and less aggressive than the newer ones, which appear to be production RIRs. The heritage birds will certainly be the ones bred for me to get my number of hens up to where I want them. Too bad I have a small place and have a 10 bird limit or I’d get more from you. I will point anyone looking for chickens your way in the future.
Andi L –
Excellent quality
Top choice
Jim –
Happy Customer
Ordered 15 RIRs, asked them to be shipped on 3/9/20 received them on 3/11/20 Was sent 16(?) healthy chicks, so far so good. THANK YOU, they can eat!!!
Lanette G –
Great Service!
Great service!! My chicks arrived quickly and very healthy! I ordered 16 but received 17, 5 buffs, 6 red, 5 barred rock and my special order, Easter egger rooster who is beautiful! Will definitely order from them in the future!
Linda –
Thanks
Just wanted to let you know, all 60+ chicks from 2/20, are doing well. 100%! Love them and Love Cackle! Thanks again…
egglover111 –
Quality Chicks Great Hatchery
On 2/21/19 I picked up 5 RIR chicks. They are now 24 weeks old and all are doing great. Ordered 4 hens and they gave me an extra.I was concerned that 2 were cockerels but they turned out to be all hens. I found internet sexing was not accurate and Cackle did a great job of sexing.
Started laying at 20 weeks. Healthy hens – what more could you ask for !!!
captain –
LOoooooVE these birds!
Got them last year, 6 hens. Lost one to unknown death.
They lay up to jumbo size! They are friendly, IF you spend lots of time with them.
Rookie –
Awesome experience
Ordered my chicks on Saturday received them the following Friday. Ordered 15 received 17. All happy and healthy. Great job. Will order again. Thanks!
Jen –
Great chicks
I purchased my chicks in Sept. Absolutely a great purchase. I bought 15 sexed hens and received 17 all alive when arrived. They where healthy and active and are actively laying now. I would absolutely order my next batch of chicks from Cackle.
Linda –
Big Smiles
Just wanted to let you know, all 60+ chicks from 2/20, are doing well. 100%! Love them and Love Cackle! Thanks again
Sam –
Thanks
We just recieved our chicks and by following the pretty simple steps you provided have 9 (1 extra) healthy active chicks. As soon as I dipped their beaks they began dranking then went after the food instantly. Completely satisfied and some becasue we got an extra chick. Thanks
angel –
Thanks!
I would like to take the time and thank Cackle Hatchery. My chicks arrived and all alive and healthy. I can say that I will not order from anyone but you. I’ve ordered from other hatcheries and not the same satisfaction that I have with Cackle. Thank you so very much. Will always have my business. Your the #1 best of all.