Rhode Island Red

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Rhode Island Red

breed of chicken

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poultry farming
Chickens
…Plymouth Rock, the Wyandotte, the Rhode Island Red, and the New Hampshire, all of which are dual-purpose breeds that are good for both eggs and meat. The Asiatic Brahma, thought to have originated in the United States from birds imported from China, is popular for both its meat and its…
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…Plymouth Rock, the Wyandotte, the Rhode Island Red, and the New Hampshire, all of which are dual-purpose breeds that are good for both eggs and meat. The Asiatic Brahma, thought to have originated in the United States from birds imported from China, is popular for both its meat and its…
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Rhode Island
Agriculture and fishing
The Rhode Island Red chicken, bred for its egg laying, is the official state bird and a symbol of the state, but egg production is not a notable factor in the state’s economy. Nursery products and turf farming accounted for most of the state’s agricultural output.
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The Rhode Island Red chicken, bred for its egg laying, is the official state bird and a symbol of the state, but egg production is not a notable factor in the state’s economy. Nursery products and turf farming accounted for most of the state’s agricultural output.
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