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Production Reds were developed out of a RIR/New Hampshire cross. New Hampshires were developed out of the RIR. For just a backyard flock, Production Reds do very well for a backyard laying flock. However, they are not a "Standard" breed and can not be exhibited at poultry shows. They...
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I would love to get my to get my grubby hands on some true R.I. White chickens.. A lot of people don't know that they are a complete different breed than the R.I. Red.. (There not a White version of the R.I. Red) So they think that the R.I. White would/ should com in a single comb also...
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But the thing is Mother Earth News magazine did that article with a breed that is next to imposable to find. The Rhode Island White... The Bird that hatchery call a Rhode Island White is not a true R.I. White. The body and comb is not even close. ( R.I. White's only come Rose Comb)
Chris