{"product_id":"rhode-island-red-18-hatching-eggs-copy","title":"Special order 10 x buff Orpington 11 x copper maran","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRhode Island Red are large fowl that are a popular dual-purpose chicken breed known for their distinctive reddish-brown plumage, hardy temperament, and excellent egg-laying capabilities. They are known for being relatively calm, friendly, and good with both humans and other animals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eKey Characteristics: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRhode Island Reds have a rich, reddish-brown plumage that can range from a deep mahogany to a lighter rust colour. They have yellow legs, yellow skin, and reddish-brown beaks. Cockerels are typically larger and have a more glossy, darker red plumage than hens. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCockerels generally weigh around 3.5 to 4kg, while hens weigh around 2.5 to 3kg. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are known for being relatively calm, friendly, and good with both humans and other animals. They can be somewhat assertive in a flock and may have a medium to high position in the pecking order. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eEgg Production:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRhode Island Reds are prolific layers, producing around 250-300 eggs per year. Their eggs are medium to large and light brown in colour. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are a hardy breed that can tolerate various climates and housing conditions while still producing eggs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe breed originated in Rhode Island and Massachusetts in the late 19th century\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRhode Island Red hens, a popular dual-purpose breed, are known for laying approximately 250-300 light brown eggs per year. They typically start laying around 4-5 months of age\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice includes UK Mainland postage with Royal Mail tracked 24.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe do not post outside of the UK.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cox and Hens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56937232499065,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/3943\/2057\/files\/DSC_0819_b_83c0b309-9ce1-4e7d-ab16-ca64ffa13f10.jpg?v=1746458542","url":"https:\/\/coxandhens.co.uk\/products\/rhode-island-red-18-hatching-eggs-copy","provider":"Cox and Hens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}