Rhode Island Red Chicken
Common Name: Rhode Island Red Chicken
Scientific Name: Gallus gallus domesticus[1]
Physical Description: Rhode Island Red Chickens are a domesticated breed of Red Junglefowl that range from 8 to 20 inches in length and from 4 to 10 pounds. They are also a sexually dimorphic species, meaning the male and females look different. The male will typically have a larger comb and wattle on their head and throat. The Rhode Island Red Chicken has been bred for its signature red-brown color with some black in the tail feathers.
Habitat: The Rhode Island Red Chicken is a domesticated version of the red junglefowl which traditionally lived in forests in southeast Asia. The domesticated Rhode Island Chicken can today be found worldwide in urban and rural farms and homes.
Range: Southern Asia[2]
Diet: Insects, seeds, fruits, small vertebrates
Life Span: 5-10 years[3]
Social Structure: The Rhode Island Red Chicken will be found in small flocks with multiple females (hens) found around 1 or a few males (roosters).
Status: Not Applicable
Other: This species was first domesticated between 6000 and 8000 years ago.
[1] https://www.rwpzoo.org/animals/chicken/
[2] https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/domestic-chicken
[3] https://www.lazoo.org/explore-your-zoo/our-animals/birds/domestic-chickens/
Scientific Name: Gallus gallus domesticus[1]
Physical Description: Rhode Island Red Chickens are a domesticated breed of Red Junglefowl that range from 8 to 20 inches in length and from 4 to 10 pounds. They are also a sexually dimorphic species, meaning the male and females look different. The male will typically have a larger comb and wattle on their head and throat. The Rhode Island Red Chicken has been bred for its signature red-brown color with some black in the tail feathers.
Habitat: The Rhode Island Red Chicken is a domesticated version of the red junglefowl which traditionally lived in forests in southeast Asia. The domesticated Rhode Island Chicken can today be found worldwide in urban and rural farms and homes.
Range: Southern Asia[2]
Diet: Insects, seeds, fruits, small vertebrates
Life Span: 5-10 years[3]
Social Structure: The Rhode Island Red Chicken will be found in small flocks with multiple females (hens) found around 1 or a few males (roosters).
Status: Not Applicable
Other: This species was first domesticated between 6000 and 8000 years ago.
[1] https://www.rwpzoo.org/animals/chicken/
[2] https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/domestic-chicken
[3] https://www.lazoo.org/explore-your-zoo/our-animals/birds/domestic-chickens/
