Buyer question
How big do Rhode Island Red poultry get?
Our Animal Library lists the Rhode Island Red poultry at hens 6.5 lb, roosters 8.5 lb (adult weight).
Source: the Rhode Island Red poultry page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Rhode Island Red poultry in the Animal Library
The detail
Rhode Island Reds were developed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts in the 1800s as a hardy dual-purpose chicken. They are among the best brown-egg layers, and their toughness in heat and cold makes them a classic backyard starter.
What to weigh
Hens can be bossy with gentler breeds, and roosters are often aggressive. Hatchery lines lay well but are smaller and lighter than heritage stock.