{"id":123628,"date":"2022-06-09T05:46:40","date_gmt":"2022-06-09T05:46:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-production-red-chickens-good\/"},"modified":"2022-06-09T05:46:40","modified_gmt":"2022-06-09T05:46:40","slug":"are-production-red-chickens-good","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-production-red-chickens-good\/","title":{"rendered":"Are production Red Chickens good?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-production-red-chickens-good\/#Are_production_Red_Chickens_good\" title=\"Are production Red Chickens good?\">Are production Red Chickens good?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-production-red-chickens-good\/#How_long_do_production_Red_chickens_lay_eggs\" title=\"How long do production Red chickens lay eggs?\">How long do production Red chickens lay eggs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-production-red-chickens-good\/#What_is_production_type_RIR\" title=\"What is production type RIR?\">What is production type RIR?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-production-red-chickens-good\/#Are_production_Red_Chickens_good_egg_layers\" title=\"Are production Red Chickens good egg layers?\">Are production Red Chickens good egg layers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-production-red-chickens-good\/#Are_production_Red_Chickens_good_layers\" title=\"Are production Red Chickens good layers?\">Are production Red Chickens good layers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-production-red-chickens-good\/#What_is_production_red_chicken\" title=\"What is production red chicken?\">What is production red chicken?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-production-red-chickens-good\/#Do_production_Red_chickens_lay_eggs\" title=\"Do production Red chickens lay eggs?\">Do production Red chickens lay eggs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-production-red-chickens-good\/#What_age_do_production_Reds_start_laying\" title=\"What age do production Reds start laying?\">What age do production Reds start laying?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-production-red-chickens-good\/#How_long_do_red_hens_lay_eggs\" title=\"How long do red hens lay eggs?\">How long do red hens lay eggs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-production-red-chickens-good\/#What_age_do_Production_Red_chickens_lay_eggs\" title=\"What age do Production Red chickens lay eggs?\">What age do Production Red chickens lay eggs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-production-red-chickens-good\/#How_long_will_chickens_produce_eggs\" title=\"How long will chickens produce eggs?\">How long will chickens produce eggs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-production-red-chickens-good\/#At_what_age_do_hens_stop_laying_eggs\" title=\"At what age do hens stop laying eggs?\">At what age do hens stop laying eggs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-production-red-chickens-good\/#What_is_the_difference_between_a_production_red_and_a_Rhode_Island_Red\" title=\"What is the difference between a production red and a Rhode Island Red?\">What is the difference between a production red and a Rhode Island Red?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-production-red-chickens-good\/#What_is_vintage_RIR\" title=\"What is vintage RIR?\">What is vintage RIR?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-production-red-chickens-good\/#Are_Production_Red_Chickens_good\" title=\"Are Production Red Chickens good?\">Are Production Red Chickens good?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-production-red-chickens-good\/#What_is_vintage_RIR_chicken\" title=\"What is vintage RIR chicken?\">What is vintage RIR chicken?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-production-red-chickens-good\/#What_color_eggs_do_production_Reds_lay\" title=\"What color eggs do production Reds lay?\">What color eggs do production Reds lay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-production-red-chickens-good\/#What_is_the_most_productive_egg_laying_chicken\" title=\"What is the most productive egg laying chicken?\">What is the most productive egg laying chicken?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-production-red-chickens-good\/#How_many_eggs_a_year_does_a_production_red_Lay\" title=\"How many eggs a year does a production red Lay?\">How many eggs a year does a production red Lay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-production-red-chickens-good\/#What_age_do_production_Red_chickens_lay_eggs\" title=\"What age do production Red chickens lay eggs?\">What age do production Red chickens lay eggs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-production-red-chickens-good\/#What_size_eggs_do_production_Red_chickens_lay\" title=\"What size eggs do production Red chickens lay?\">What size eggs do production Red chickens lay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-production-red-chickens-good\/#Are_Production_Red_Chickens_good_egg_layers\" title=\"Are Production Red Chickens good egg layers?\">Are Production Red Chickens good egg layers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-production-red-chickens-good\/#How_many_eggs_do_production_Red_chickens_lay\" title=\"How many eggs do production Red chickens lay?\">How many eggs do production Red chickens lay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-production-red-chickens-good\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_production_Red_chickens_to_lay_eggs\" title=\"How long does it take for production Red chickens to lay eggs?\">How long does it take for production Red chickens to lay eggs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-production-red-chickens-good\/#Do_red_hens_lay_eggs\" title=\"Do red hens lay eggs?\">Do red hens lay eggs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_production_Red_Chickens_good\"><\/span>Are production Red Chickens good?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>History: Production Reds are Rhode Island Red Industrial Production strain. They are bred mainly to be very productive layers but are <b>heavy enough to be good meat birds, too.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-reset-my-petkit-food-dispenser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How do I reset my Petkit food dispenser?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_production_Red_chickens_lay_eggs\"><\/span>How long do production Red chickens lay eggs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The commercial hybrids are programed for <b>15 months of laying and then most of them will need to be replaced. If you compare the cost of replacing your birds every year with the cost of a 2 month molt and slightly lower production you will probably find that Production Reds are a better buy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_production_type_RIR\"><\/span>What is production type RIR?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Production Reds are <b>cross of Rhode Island Red and New Hampshire, or Rhode Island Red and Rhode Island White, and other similar breeds. The purpose is to improve the RIR&#8217;s production capability by creating a new hybrid that can grow faster and lay more eggs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_production_Red_Chickens_good_egg_layers\"><\/span>Are production Red Chickens good egg layers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Production Red is the name that has been given to Rhode Island Red crosses bred for maximum egg-laying for over 100 years. Our Production Reds are a cross between Rhode Island Reds and Rhode Island Whites, both <b>excellent layers in their own right, and the cross is even better.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_production_Red_Chickens_good_layers\"><\/span>Are production Red Chickens good layers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Production Red chickens are considered a dual-purpose breed, but because of their small body size will not produce a large amount of meat. This is not an exhibition show chicken but <b>a great production layer and pet chicken for your backyard.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_production_red_chicken\"><\/span>What is production red chicken?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Production Red chicken is <b>very similar to a Rhode Island Red chicken only lighter in color. The plumage color can vary from a red-dark red to a light red. They are a vigorous, hearty chicken that lays lots of large\/x-large brown eggs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_production_Red_chickens_lay_eggs\"><\/span>Do production Red chickens lay eggs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Production: You can expect 300+ large, brown eggs per hen. <b>These birds are made for laying! Temperament: Most owners say that their Production Reds are no more and no less friendly or aggressive than any other breed of chicken.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_age_do_production_Reds_start_laying\"><\/span>What age do production Reds start laying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most non-hybrids start laying at <b>5 to 7 months of age. These include New Hampshire Reds, Black Australorps, Buff Orpingtons, Barred Rocks, Wyandottes, and many of our other breeds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_red_hens_lay_eggs\"><\/span>How long do red hens lay eggs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As for ease of handling and care, it&#8217;s better to stick with the more steady breeds such as the Rhode Island Reds or Barnevelders. In general, you can expect these heritage hens&#8217; to lay consistently for <b>3-4 years with some slowing up towards the end of that time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_age_do_Production_Red_chickens_lay_eggs\"><\/span>What age do Production Red chickens lay eggs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>around 6 months<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_will_chickens_produce_eggs\"><\/span>How long will chickens produce eggs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hens may live in backyard flocks for 6-8 years, and most flocks will produce eggs for <b>3-4 years. The level of egg production, egg size, and shell quality decrease each year. Most commercial layers are kept for 2-3 years as their egg production decreases after this time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_do_hens_stop_laying_eggs\"><\/span>At what age do hens stop laying eggs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As hens age they will naturally start laying fewer eggs with many hens slowing down production around <b>6 or 7 years of age and retirement shortly after. Many laying hens can live several years into retirement with average life expectancy between 8 and 10 years.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_a_production_red_and_a_Rhode_Island_Red\"><\/span>What is the difference between a production red and a Rhode Island Red?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Production Red is the name that has been given to Rhode Island Red crosses bred for maximum egg laying for over 100 years. Our Production Reds are a cross between Rhode Island Reds and Rhode Island Whites, both excellent layers in their own right, and the cross is even better.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_vintage_RIR\"><\/span>What is vintage RIR?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The original vintage RIR (<b>exhibition type) was almost extinct more than half a century ago and most of our RIR mahogany in the Philippines are actually industrial-strain Rhode Island Red. The production red, however, is totally different from production\/industrial type RIR.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Production_Red_Chickens_good\"><\/span>Are Production Red Chickens good?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>History: Production Reds are Rhode Island Red Industrial Production strain. They are bred mainly to be very productive layers but are <b>heavy enough to be good meat birds, too.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_vintage_RIR_chicken\"><\/span>What is vintage RIR chicken?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The rich, reddish-black plumage and red comb of the Old-Type Rhode Island Red chicken is <b>an iconic symbol of American agriculture. It is a successful dual-purpose bird, and an excellent-tempered farm chicken. These birds are very good layers of brown eggs, perhaps the best layers of all the dual-purpose breeds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_eggs_do_production_Reds_lay\"><\/span>What color eggs do production Reds lay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Production Red chickens are considered a dual-purpose breed, but because of their small body size will not produce a large amount of meat. This is not an exhibition show chicken but <b>a great production layer and pet chicken for your backyard.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_productive_egg_laying_chicken\"><\/span>What is the most productive egg laying chicken?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Production: You can expect 300+ large, brown eggs per hen. <b>These birds are made for laying! Temperament: Most owners say that their Production Reds are no more and no less friendly or aggressive than any other breed of chicken.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_eggs_a_year_does_a_production_red_Lay\"><\/span>How many eggs a year does a production red Lay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Production Red is the name that has been given to Rhode Island Red crosses bred for maximum egg-laying for over 100 years. Our Production Reds are a cross between Rhode Island Reds and Rhode Island Whites, both <b>excellent layers in their own right, and the cross is even better.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_age_do_production_Red_chickens_lay_eggs\"><\/span>What age do production Red chickens lay eggs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>History: Production Reds are Rhode Island Red Industrial Production strain. They are bred mainly to be very productive layers but are <b>heavy enough to be good meat birds, too.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_size_eggs_do_production_Red_chickens_lay\"><\/span>What size eggs do production Red chickens lay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Production Reds are <b>cross of Rhode Island Red and New Hampshire, or Rhode Island Red and Rhode Island White, and other similar breeds. The purpose is to improve the RIR&#8217;s production capability by creating a new hybrid that can grow faster and lay more eggs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Production_Red_Chickens_good_egg_layers\"><\/span>Are Production Red Chickens good egg layers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Production Red is the name that has been given to Rhode Island Red crosses bred for maximum egg-laying for over 100 years. Our Production Reds are a cross between Rhode Island Reds and Rhode Island Whites, both <b>excellent layers in their own right, and the cross is even better.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_eggs_do_production_Red_chickens_lay\"><\/span>How many eggs do production Red chickens lay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Production: You can expect <b>300+ large, brown eggs per hen. These birds are made for laying! Temperament: Most owners say that their Production Reds are no more and no less friendly or aggressive than any other breed of chicken.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_production_Red_chickens_to_lay_eggs\"><\/span>How long does it take for production Red chickens to lay eggs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>D. Consistent egg production is a sign of happy, healthy hens. Most hens will lay their first egg <b>around 18 weeks of age and then lay an egg almost daily thereafter. In their first year, you can expect up to 250 eggs from high-producing, well-fed backyard chickens.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_red_hens_lay_eggs\"><\/span>Do red hens lay eggs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Popular breeds that lay colored eggs include Barred Rock, Rhode Island Red, Ameraucana and Welsummer chickens. Fun fact: You may be able to tell the shell color by the hen&#8217;s earlobe. Hens with white earlobes typically lay white or lightly tinted eggs.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are production Red Chickens good?How long do production Red chickens lay eggs?What is production type RIR?Are production Red Chickens good egg layers?Are production Red Chickens good layers?What is production red chicken?Do production Red chickens lay eggs?What age do production Reds start laying?How long do red hens lay eggs?What age do Production Red&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-123628","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/123628"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=123628"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/123628\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=123628"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=123628"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=123628"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}