I have several RI Reds. They lay nice big brown eggs, lots of them! Pretty red color.
The only cons are: they like to go into the coop when another hen is laying, and just cackle non-stop! If I'm working next to the coop it gets annoying, so I chase them out into the yard. Also, if RI's get spooked they'll fly over a fence if its not high enough.
RI's don't seem to ever get broody, so if you want more you need another broody breed or an incubator.
The only cons are: they like to go into the coop when another hen is laying, and just cackle non-stop! If I'm working next to the coop it gets annoying, so I chase them out into the yard. Also, if RI's get spooked they'll fly over a fence if its not high enough.
RI's don't seem to ever get broody, so if you want more you need another broody breed or an incubator.