Rhode Island may be America's smallest state but the breed developed there in the late 1880's made huge changes in chicken husbandry. The Rhode Island Red's amazing ability to lay about 265 eggs a year made it famous worldwide and became the parent of several modern hybrid egg layers. These glossy mahogany- colored hens with black tail feathers are as beautiful as they are gentle and productive. Exuberant, Curious and Friendly, these are great birds to add to your backyard flock. Hens begin to lay as early as 6 months of age, and make protective mothers. Perhaps the most productive layers of all the dual-purpose breeds, they do well in confinement but prefer to free range.Guarantee of 90% accuracy on all sexed poultry.

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Bird Purpose: Dual Purpose, Good egg laying breed and meat bird
Egg Production Rate: Females ONLY; Approximately 265 Eggs/Year
Egg Color: Brown
Eggs Size: Large
Bird Characteristics: Exuberant, Curious, Friendly, Active foragers, Protective mothers, Winter hardy
Mature Weight: Male 8 lb. Female 6.5 lbs
Package Quantity: 10 baby chicks
Chicks are unvaccinated so medicated feed can be used to prevent Coccidiosis
Birds are approximately 12 hours old when shipped
Orders will ship approximately 3-5 days after being placed

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The Rhode Island Red chicks were generally healthy and thriving, though some customers received chicks that arrived dead or died shortly after delivery. The chicks were well-protected during shipping,...

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Most Helpful Favorable Review

5 out of 5 stars.

2.5 years later and still going strong

5 years ago

We bought the 10 RI reds in October of 2018. Never had chickens before so we were new! The shipped quickly and I got the call to come pick them up at our main PO. We opened the box to find they shipped 12 - we realized they had figured some would not survive the trip. I had either googled or the Hatcher suggested dipping their beaks in sugar water as soon as you get them. We did that and gave it to them several times that first day along with normal water available in the warmer cage. They ship out at 1 day old and they usually arrive in 2 days so they are new! We thought some may not make it, but our kids kept watch closely that first 24 hrs and any that were sluggish got a beak dip of the sugar water. They all survived. The ladies will be 3 this year and they are doing quite well!!! We have had a great experience and would order again if we needed a large group. If they arrive dead, the hatchery will fix it with you. But for all those loosing them after arrival, I’d suggest the sugar water. The hatchery will still fix it with you if some just don’t make it after arrival. I hope you all have the good experience we had!

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1 out of 5 stars.

Heartbreaking

5 years ago

All of them arrived dead. 0 stars if possible. Do not recommend

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Lawrenceville GA

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4 out of 5 stars.

Happy with purchase

2 days ago

Ordered 20 chicks, 3 died in first week, rest look lively and strong, will see what happens next

Yes, I recommend this product.

Warminster PA

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5 out of 5 stars.

Great quality

12 days ago

Chicks arrived next day once shipped all arrived healthy and very chirpy!!

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Bourne,Ma 02532

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2 out of 5 stars.

Dead chicks

19 days ago

I ordered 20 female chicks the 1st time. I got 20 unsexed chicks,5 died. I ordered 10 more female chicks. 1 was dead when I picked them up,4 more died that night. Please refund me for 5 chicks. I wont do this again.Out of a total.of 30 chicks,20 survive,and I also have males mixed in,which I did not want. Bad experience

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Lyndonville VT

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5 out of 5 stars.

Very nice chicks

19 days ago

Very nice chicks. Received very quickly and in great health. All ten are doing great.

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Yes, I recommend this product.

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