Production Red Chickens
The Production Red Chicken Breed is a cross between the popular Rhode Island Red Chicken and the New Hampshire Red Chicken. They are bred to be a very capable and efficient breed for egg production, yielding vast quantities of large brown eggs. They were developed later than the Rhode Island Red Chicken to be less of a meaty bird and to require slightly less feed for optimal egg production.
They are smaller in size than
Rhode Island Reds, and have more brittle, lighter weight feathers. The color of the
Production Red Chicken is similar to the
Rhode Island Red, but they are noticeably lighter in color. The
Production Red Chicken is by far one of our most production
Brown Egg Laying Chickens. If your main concern is maximum egg production and optimal feed/lay ration, the
Production Red is your breed of choice.
The demeanor of the birds is for the most part calm and docile. Although the
Production Red Rooster can become a bit aggressive, especially in larger flocks. They are quite adaptable to a wide range of climates, and even make good winter laying birds. If you are looking for wonderful free-range egg production, the
Production Red Chicken is a great option.
