rhode island red hatching eggs for sale

rhode island red hatching eggs for sale

Heritage Rhode Island Reds are the most successful dual-purpose bird and backyard chicken. They’re a very hardy, sturdy breed and even with limited conditions the hens will still produce eggs.

Did you know that the true Heritage Rhode Island Red is on the watch list of the Livestock Conservancy? Beginning in the fall of 2018 we decided it was time to help in the conservancy of this beautiful American breed.

Since the 1940’s the Rhode Island Red has been selectively bred for more efficient egg production as a result they’ve become a bird that no longer resemble the true Rhode Island Red. They’ve bred them to be lighter in color, smaller body sized and less broody. It is becoming ever more difficult to find the “old type” that are darker colored, larger bodied, broodier and rarer. As the poultry industry has tried to meet industry needs, they’ve single handedly bred the Heritage Rhode Island out of existence. If you don’t believe me, try to find a breeder, you’ll find it very difficult.