The leghorns are always so lightweight, but the older those reds get the heftier they get for sure😂 I can see why the weight could be a concern for you lol
Rhode Island reds are very reliable layers and have a long lifespan, but if you get them with other smaller breeds sometimes they can have attitudes with the others. I have a 9 year old currently, so I’m not kidding about life span. (Also editing to add: their attitude is by no means a bad...