The document provides information about the Rhode Island Red chicken breed, including its origins in Rhode Island in the 1850s, development through crossbreeding, and dual-purpose use for egg and meat production. It describes the physical characteristics of RIR such as its rectangular body shape and rich red plumage. The document also discusses the history and naming of the breed, varieties, production profiles, and special uses of RIR in developing sex-linked hybrids and brown egg layers.

1. A Presentation On
Rhode Island Red ( R I R )
Submitted By: Submitted To:
J h e n i d a h G o v e r n m e n t V e t e r i n a r y C o l l e g e
Abu Jafur Md. Ferdaus,
Associate Professor
&
Head of the Department,
Department of
Dairy & Poultry Science,
J h e n i d a h G o v e r n m e n t
V e t e r i n a r y C o l l e g e ,
Jhenidah-7300.
 (2018/11)
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Course Name: Poultry Production
Course Code: P P R - 2 0 2
Group : A-2
ID Number :
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2. Contents:
Slide Contents
 Basic Information & Typical Picture of RIR
 Characteristics of RIR
 Origin & Development of RIR
 History & Naming of RIR
 Features of Different Ages of RIR
 Varieties of RIR
 Types of RIR
 Egg & Meat Production Profile of RIR
 Potentialities & Limitations of RIR
 Memorable events of RIR
 Special Use of RIR in Bangladesh
 References

3. Basic Information about RIR
Rhode Island Red
 Economic Class: American Class
 Purpose: Dual purpose
(Both and production)
 The American Poultry
Association
accepted and Placed the RIR
Breed in
American Standard Of Perfection
in 1904
 Poultry Club of
Great Britain
accepted and placed the RIR
Breed in
British Poultry Standard
in 1909

4. Typical Picture of RIR
Rhode Island Red (Male)

5. Continued…
Rhode Island Red (Female)

6. Characteristics of RIR
 Body Shape : Rectangular, Brick Shaped.
 Body Size : Medium to Heavy.
 Plumage Color : Feathers are Rich, Brilliant Red. Black or Greenish
Black Feathers are found in Neck, Wings, Tail.
 Breast : Broad & Deep (Mark of good meat production).
 Back of body : Flat.
 Color of Eye : - Red.
 Beak : Reddish - .
 Comb Type : (i) Single Comb, (ii) Rose Comb.
 Color of comb : Red (Bright) .
 Wattle : Red (Bright) .
 Earlobe : Red (Bright) .
 Skin color :
 Shank Color : in color but maybe show color.
 Number of Toes : Four (04).
 Feather in shank : No feather.
 Shell color of Egg : .
 Egg size : Large.
 Movement : Alert, Active.

7. Specific Visual Characteristics of RIR
Comb
(Red)
Eye (Orange-Red)
Beak
(Reddish-Brown)
Wattle (Red)
Breast
(Deep, Broad)
Ear lobe
(Red)
Hackle
Back (Flat)
Sickles
Shank
(No Feather)
Leg
(Yellow)
Figure: Rhode Island Red (Male)

8. Origin & Development of RIR
It was Originated in
New England; Place of
Little Compton of Rhode
Island Province (U.S.A).
The development of RIR
begun in 1854 by
WilliamTripp.
W i l l i a m T r i p p
(A Sea Captain),
J o h n M a c o m b e r
(Tripp’s friend) &
I s a a c C h a m p l i n
W i l b o u r
(A Renowned Poultry
Man) contributed a lot in
the development of
Rhod e I slan d Red (RIR)
Map of U . S . A

9. Continued…
Red Malay Brown Leghorn Brahma Cochin
Rhode Island Red (RIR)
Java Cornish
RIR was originated and developed from Game, Asiatic & Mediterranean
birds. The following breeds were likely used in the development of RIR.

10. History & Naming Of RIR
In the late 19th century,
William Tripp
purchased Red Malay Rooster
from his fellow Sailor.
He took the bird to his house and
crossed with the chicken of his own
flock.
He saw the new offspring were able to
lay more eggs than the previous
chickens he had.
Then, he started cross breeding with
other breeds of chicken with the help
of his friend John Macomber. Then
the resulting birds were being called
“Tripp’s Fowl” or “Macomber’s Fowl”
William Tripp

11. Continued…
In that time,
(Asuccessfulpoultrymanof Rhode Island)was
looking to create an improved Dual
Purposed Chicken.
Then, he purchased a number of
“Tripp’s Fowl ” and started his own cross
breeding program.
After several years, developed his
desired chickens which were very productive
in Meat and Egg production.
Later on, named the
chickens as Rhode Island Red (RIR)
according to the name of his Province
(Rhode Island) and the Plumage color of the
bird (Red).
( 1 8 3 1 – 1 8 9 9 )

12. Continued…
The historic William Tripp’s Poultry House (On the Left)
&
Isaac C. Wilbour’s H ouse (On the Right)
in Little Compton, Rhode Island.

13. Varieties of RIR
(1) Single Comb Variety:
- Large , upright single comb.
- More common.
(2) Rose Comb Variety:
- Smaller than single comb.
- Less common.
There are 2 different Varieties of R I R .

14. Types of RIR
(1) Standard RIR:
-Larger than Bantam RIR.
-Weight: Male- 3.85 kg
Female- 2.95 kg
(2) Bantam RIR:
-Smaller than Standard RIR
-Weight: Male- 790-910 gm
Female- 680-790 gm
There are 2 Types of R I R .

15. Egg Production Profile of RIR
 RIR is good egg layer.
 The Commercial RIR strains
comparatively produce
more eggs than Heritage RIR Strain
and start early laying than
Heritage Strains.
Egg color : Brown
Egg Size : Large
Age of Laying : 16-20 weeks
Egg Production Quantity : 5-6 eggs/week
: 250-300 eggs/Year

16. Meat Production Profile of RIR
 RIR produces good amount of meat
with superb flavor.
 The Heritage strains of RIR is
comparatively larger and produce
more meat than commercial strain.
Standard Body Weight:
Cock : 3.85 kg
Cockerel : 3.60 kg
Hen : 2.95 kg
Pullet : 2.50 kg

17. Potentialities of RIR
 Dual Purpose :
Produce good amount
of
meat and eggs.
 AgoodBeginnerChicken :
They don’t require any high level
of management.
 Easy to Rear :
Easy to keep and
popular as backyard
flocks.
 Friendly in Temperament : They are Docile and Friendly.
 Hardy & Healthy :
Able to cope with adverse situation.
Generally no hereditary health issue.
 Prefer Foraging :
They love to eat grasses, weeds,
insects through foraging.
Less requirement of commercial feed.
 Predator – Savvy :
Extremely cautious and alert.
Their Plumage color help them to blend in background.
 Don’t Go Broody :
Don’t hide egg after laying.
Produce large number of eggs.

18. Limitations of RIR
Limitations
 Noisy
 May Destroy
Backyard or Garden
 Sometimes
very Bossy
 Rooster are
little bit Aggressive
(Occasionally)

19. Memorable events of RIR
Official State bird of Rhode Island
State of U.S.A
It was designated in 1954.
In A p r i l 1 4 , 1 9 8 2 , the
U n i t e d S t a t e s P o s t a l S e r v i c e s
issued a C o m m e m o r a t i v e S t a m p
remembering RIR .
In 1954, State of Rhode Island
celebrated the centenary of the breed RIR
by unveiling the
“ Rhode Island Red Monument ”.
Flag of
Rhode Island State
Commemorative
Stamp

20. Continued…
Rhode Island Red
Monument
 This monument situated in the
Little Compton
area of
Rhode Island.
 It was Placed by the
Rhode Island Red Club
of America.
 The Land Donated by
“ Deb orah M anchester ”.
 This Monument was placed on
“ 1 9 2 5 ”

21. Special Use of RIR
Use of RIR in Sex-Links Chicken
Sex-Links: They are the
Hybrid Strains produced by crossing
between RIR Rooster with
.
 Example: Bl ack Sta rs, R ock red ,
De ka l b Bl a ck , Sha ve r Bl a ck etc.
 Sex-Links: They are the Hybrid
Strains produced by crossing between RIR
or New Hampshire Rooster with White
Rock or Silver Lanced Wyandotte or
Rhode Island White or Delware Hen.
Example: ISA Brown , Lohmann
Brown , R e d St a rs , Go l d St a rs etc.

22. Continued…
of Sex - Link Chickens:
 It is easy to do sexing of day old chicks because of their different
Plumage color of male and female chicks.
 Excellent egg layer.
 Good meat producer.
 Do not go broody.
 Can't produce sex-links offspring.
 Can be noisy.
of Sex – Link Chickens:
Sex-Link Chicks :
Male : Presence of White dot on head
Female : Not such.
M a l e
Female
Sex-Link Chicks :
Male : More Whiter than Female.
Female : More Redder than Male.
M a l e F e m a l e

23. Special Use of RIR
Example:
ISA Brown
Novoge n Brown
Sha ve r Brown
Lohhma nn Brown
Bova ns Brown
Hyl i ne Brown
Hi se x Brown
Use of RIR in Brown Egg Layer Strains:
RIR is used widely in the development of
Brown Egg Layer Strains now-a-days.

24. Special Use of RIR in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh From 1996-2000, Department of Livestock Services (DLS)
bred with
and developed
At Central Poultry Farm in Mirpur, Dhaka.
Dr. Shah Jamal (Ex.DeputyDirector,DLS) was the founder of this chicken.
R I R F a y o u m i Sonali

25. Features of Sonali Chicken:
1. Plumage color : or color with Black.
spots may found in feathers.
2. Body size : Small-medium.
3. Weight : Male (adult): 2-2.5 kg , Female (adult): 1-1.5 kg.
4. Egg size : Small
5. Egg color : Cream color (like indigenous breed)
6. Egg production : 150-200 eggs/year
7. Weight of each egg : About 50 gm.
Continued…

26. Continued…
Recently the students of
Jhenidah Government Veterinary College (JGVC),
in collaboration of ECTAD, FAO
worked for Sonali Chicken under the Leadership of
Mr. Abu Jafur Md. Ferdaus, PhD
(Associate Professor & Head of the Department,
Department of Dairy & Poultry Science, JGVC)

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- American Poultry Association
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Garden.
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