Rhode Island Browny Red with a tint of Orange Created by ChickenWings103 Breed Information, Comments, and Experience with breed: Rhode Island Reds are utility birds, raised for meat and eggs, and also as show birds. They are a popular choice for backyard flocks because of their egg laying abilities and hardiness. The Rhode Island Red is the state bird of Rhode Island, one of only three US state birds that is not a species native to the United States. |