About this episode
This episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast features experts discussing the history, breeding, raising, and showing of Rhode Island Red chickens. Topics include the breed's origin, contributions by notable figures like Lester Tompkins and Maurice Wallace, visual and breeding characteristics, and strategies for maintaining their iconic dark red color. The script emphasizes key breeding traits, such as tight feathering and proper comb characteristics, and how hens influence these attributes. It provides practical advice on egg size for optimal hatching, balancing color traits, and maintaining production capabilities. Personal anecdotes highlight the breed's charm and the breeders' dedication. Concluding with a nod to lineage preservation and invitation for further episodes, it encapsulates the passion and expertise driving the legacy of Rhode Island Reds. You can email us at - poultrykeeperspodcast@gmail.com Join our Facebook Groups: Poultry Keepers Podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/907679597724837 Poultry Keepers 360 - - https://www.facebook.com/groups/354973752688125 Poultry Breeders Nutrition - https://www.facebook.com/groups/4908798409211973 Check out the Poultry Kepers Podcast YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@PoultryKeepersPodcast/featured