Rhode Island White

The Rhode Island White is a heritage breed originating in the state of Rhode Island in 1888. Although the rose comb variety of this breed was standardized in the American Standard of Perfection in 1922, offered here is the non-standardized single comb production type renown as a good winter layer.

Rhode Island Whites are relatively rare. They are extremely docile dual-purpose chickens, suitable not just for egg production, but also for meat. A broad, deep body gives these chicken a blocky brick-like appearance. Their tightly feathered plumage is entirely white, topped with a bright red comb.

Rhode Island White hens are used in the creation of Golden Comet chickens, available here at Chickens for Backyards. We also offer the unrelated Rhode Island Red.

Live Chick Guarantee

We guarantee your ordered number of birds will arrive healthy and true to breed. Please contact us immediately should any losses or variances to your order occur. This guarantee covers only the safe and live delivery of your poultry. For any adjustment to be made, you must report any loss to Chickens for Backyards within 3 days of receipt. Reshipment is subject to availability and minimum shipping requirements; we will reship only once. Reimbursements are limited to the cost of the birds and do not include shipping charges.

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