Where to get REAL Rhode Island Reds--purebred heritages

[babalubird]

I think I have decided on these for our laying chickens due to their prolific egg-laying.

However I understand most so-called RR's are not from the original stock these days but have other crosses in them and therefore may not be as dependable in egg-laying as the real deal.

Where can I order the "real deal" and be assured they are from the original Rhode Island stock.

Thanks.

Connie

 

[TipsyDog]

Great question. I ordered 2 RIR from Meyer Hatchery. While they are friendly and healthy birds, they are nowhere near the breed standards. Sometimes I wonder if they are a cross.

I'd like to add more RIR's also.


Thanks

 

[JamesA]

Pine grove on here has the best RIR's.I think he even ships chicks when available.

 

[moduckman]

If you are looking for egg layers, then the"crosses" may be your best bet. They were bred for this purpose. Unfortunately, too many people try to show them as RIR. A real RIR is a deep, rich red color, more like mahogony. A lot of time the true show birds are not the better layers.