RIR Leg Color - Pink or Yellow?

[norwich]

I've been researching Rhode Island Reds and I have some questions for the experts. What is the standard leg color? And are the birds supposed to be solid mahogany or are they supposed to have some black feathers mixed in. Can anyone clarify?

 

[rooster-red]

RIR's should have yellow legs.

 

[speckledhen]

Yep, Lee's correct. There may be some black in the tail feathers, but not on the body. Trying to remember if my good quality ones have black in the wings at all, but I dont think so.

 

[denimeggs]

My understanding is that black (smut) in the body is a DQ.

 

[NYREDS]

They should have black in their wings, tail & females should have some minor black ticking in their hackle. Smut in the under colour is a defect not a disqualification. However some smut may be useful in breeders-helps to maintain black in the wings.
Leg colour should be yellow. A horn overlay is desirable.

 

[speckledhen]

I did look and mine do have black in the wings. Dont know why I couldn't remember that, but you can see it in the pic I posted. I never get tired of looking at their deep, rich color.

 

[norwich]

Thank you all very much. Cynthia, where did you purchase your RIRs? And do you vaccinate your flock?