Hoover’s
Website: Hoover’s
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Map Location: Hoover’s
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Rhode
may be America’s smallest state, but the developed there in the late 1800s made huge changes in husbandry. The ’s amazing ability to lay about 265 eggs a year made it famous worldwide and became the parent of several modern hybrid egg layers.
Island
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SOURCE: Farmer & Cowboy Magazine
NOTE: Rhode Island Red Chickens, a breed known for their robust health and adaptability, are a staple in both commercial and backyard poultry environments. Originating from the U.S. state of Rhode Island, these chickens are not only prized for their deep red feathers but also for their impressive egg-laying capabilities.
Originally posted 2016-01-04 12:05:15.
