Growing Rhode Island Red Chickens in the Philippines
Growing Rhode Island Red chickens in the Philippines started to gain popularity during the start of the Covid19 pandemic in early 2020. People were confined to their homes so they had no choice but to explore other ways to make extra income.
The Rhode Island Red (RIR) breed of chicken is not native to the Philippines. It is one of the American heritage chicken breeds which become the most popular backyard chicken breed not only in the US but also in other parts of Europe. In Australia, it is also widely farmed next to Australia's Black Australorp.
Rhode Island Red Characteristics
The color of the plumage of the traditional Rhode Island red ranges from a lustrous deep pink to almost black; the tail is mostly black. The comb may be either single or rose-comb; it is vivid red, as are the ear...