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	WildWNC.org : Animals : RHODE ISLAND RED CHICKEN
		The Rhode Island Red is the most successful dual-purpose bird of all and remains an excellent farm chicken.
		Rhode Island Reds can produce 200 to 300 eggs per bird in a twelve-month laying period and begin laying as early as six months of age.
		The Rhode Island Red chicken was originally developed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island in the 1880's and 1890's.
	www.wildwnc.com /af/rhodeislandred.html (643 words)

	Rhode Island Red - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In 1925 the Rhode Island Red Club of America donated funds for an elegant monument to the Rhode Island Red in Adamsville, near the baseball field and across the street from what used to be Abraham Manchester's restaurant.
		Rhode Island Reds are tough birds, resistant to illness, good at foraging and free ranging, and are typically docile, quiet and friendly.
		Rhode Island Reds were originally bred from chickens in Little Compton, Rhode Island around 1900, and is now the state bird of Rhode Island.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rhode_Island_Red (307 words)

	WildWNC.org : Animals : RHODE ISLAND RED CHICKEN (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Rhode Island Red is the most successful dual-purpose bird of all and remains an excellent farm chicken.
		Rhode Island Reds can produce 200 to 300 eggs per bird in a twelve-month laying period and begin laying as early as six months of age.
		The Rhode Island Red chicken was originally developed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island in the 1880's and 1890's.
	wildwnc.org /af/rhodeislandred.html (643 words)

	Rhode Island
		Rhode (pronounced "Road") Island is part of the New England region, and was one of the thirteen colonies that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution.
		Rhode Island is known as "The Ocean State", due to its naval history and the fact that every point in the state is within 30 miles of sea water.
		Rhode Island is bordered on the north and east by Massachusetts, on the west by Connecticut, and on the south by Rhode Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean.
	creekin.net /n245-rhode-island.html (1288 words)

	Rhode Island Red Chicken - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Rhode Island Red Chicken, common name for a hardy breed of domestic chicken.
		It was originally bred by a Rhode Island farmer from strains of red...
		Rhode Island, state in the northeastern United States, in New England, officially the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
	encarta.msn.com /Rhode_Island_Red_Chicken.html (142 words)

	Birds » Domesticated Birds » Chicken - Rhode Island Red Main Page
		The Rhode Island Red is an excellent choice for a farming chicken and for the small flock owner.
		The chickens with the rose combs tend to be smaller, but they should be the same size as the single combed chickens.
		In the 1840's and 1850's, the chickens began to be imported on a regular basis, and became a popular breed.
	www.centralpets.com /animals/birds/domestic_birds/dbd4800.html (613 words)

	Poultry Mad - the Rhode Island Red chicken (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Rhode Island Red is recorded as originating on Rhode Island, Massachusetts, USA around 1895.
		This is another of the breeds developed to satisfy the demands for eggs and meat for the rapidly increasing population of the USA in the late 19th century.
		Around the end of the 19th century, a group of R.I.R breeders formed a club and by 1901 a standard of perfection was devised and in 1904 the Rhode Island Red was accepted by the American Standards organisation originally in the rosecomb variety to be followed by the single comb later.
	www.poultrymad.co.uk /chickens/rir.shtml (378 words)

	Rhode Island State Bird Rhode Island Red Gallus gallus domesticus
		The search for a bird to represent the State of Rhode Island began in 1931 when the Rhode Island Federated Women's Clubs, supported by the Audubon Society, sponsored a contest that included the votes of school children, boy scouts, campfire girls, the grangers, golf clubs, the four-high clubs and other patriotic organizations.
		The bobwhite quail and the second-place osprey were proposed to the Legislature as appropriate representatives of the State of Rhode Island.
		The Rhode Island Red was approved by both houses of the Legislature.
	www.netstate.com /states/symb/birds/ri_red.htm (701 words)

	Rhode Island Red Chicken Printout- EnchantedLearning.com
		Rhode Island Red Chickens are excellent farm birds.
		The adult female chicken is called a hen, the adult male is called a rooster, and the young are called chicks.
		This chicken was developed from Malaysian stock that was refined in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
	www.enchantedlearning.com /subjects/birds/printouts/Riredprintout.shtml (142 words)

	RWP Zoo : Rhode Island Red Chicken (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Rhode Island's Official State Bird: The Rhode Island Red Chicken was made the state's official bird in 1954.
		A monument to the Rhode Island Red Chicken was erected in Adamsville, Rhode Island when the Rhode Island Red Centennial Committee celebrated the breed's 100th anniversary, complete with a day-long festival at Little Compton on August 21, 1954.
		Rhode Island Reds have red-brown feathers, a red comb and yellow skin.
	www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org /what_to_see/north_america/northamerica_redchicken.cfm (123 words)

	HighBeam Encyclopedia - Rhode Island Red chicken (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		RHODE ISLAND RED CHICKEN [Rhode Island Red chicken] American breed of poultry, no longer raised commercially, but still maintained for use in breeding programs.
		Ann Scherbarth holds Russelle, a Rhode Island Red hen, as the chicken stares down Eudora, one of the Scherbarth's Rottweilers.
		Rhode Island Director of Business Regulation Designee Banks on His Experience.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/r/rhodei1sr1d.asp (251 words)

	East Bay Newspapers •
		Chickens had been raised for centuries in Europe and in America since colonial settlement, but only as par of general farming.
		As the chickens in the deck coops were used during the voyage, they were replenished at ports in the Pacific.
		Professors from the University of Rhode Island wrote of the role of the college.
	www.eastbayri.com /print/293140392484203.php (1010 words)

	Rhode Island Symbols
		Rhode Island (pronounced "Road Island") is part of the New England region, and was one of the thirteen colonies that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution.
		Rhode Island is bordered on the north and east by Massachusetts, on the west by Connecticut, on the southwest by New York (sea border), and on the south by Rhode Island Sound and the North Atlantic Ocean.
		During a naval battle in 1814, a Rhode Island red rooster's cage was destroyed by a cannonball.
	riroads.com /ri/ri_state_symbols.htm (2083 words)

	Rhode Island Red Rooster Info (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		State Bird: Rhode Island Red Rooster This breed of hen was developed in 1850 on a small Rhode Island farm in Little Compton.
		Rhode island red rooster chick and bird information may be obtained from...
		Rhode Island.....is called a hen, the adult male is called a rooster, and the young are called chicks.....of chickens is called a flock.
	www.go2-rhode-island.com /rhode-island-red-rooster.shtml (704 words)

	Little Compton pays birthday homage to R.I. Red
		They may be the only real Rhode Island Reds in town, brought up from Amish country when the event committee realized they were about to throw a birthday party without the honored guests.
		Reds haven't always been so scarce in Little Compton; in fact, their origin is attributed to the eye and breeding skills of William Tripp, a local farmer who spotted a red cock on a whaling ship coming into New Bedford in 1850.
		Chicken, lamb and beef from local farms will be on the menu, along with Gray's ice cream, and wine from Sakonnet Vineyards.
	www.eastbayri.com /story/280820528128261.php (1184 words)

	Rhode Island FFA Association New
		Four Rhode Island FFA members who were named Stars in their respective field of agriculture were at the Big "E" on FFA Day to compete against Eastern FFA Region finalists to be named Big "E" Star FFA Farmer, Star Agribusinessperson, Star in Placement, or Star in Agriculture Science.
		The Rhode Island booth in the "Hall of States" at the National FFA Convention celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Rhode Island Red chicken being listed in the Poultry registry.
		As the winner of the Rhode Island event at the state fair, Jon was eligible to compete in Louisville, KY against other state winners from across the country.
	www.ri.net /riffa/news.htm (1474 words)

	The Aviary: Rhode Island Red (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The breed was developed in 1854 and became famous for its delicious meat and for the outstanding quality and quantity of its eggs.
		The adult female chicken is called a hen, the adult male is called a rooster, and the young are called poults.
		This chicken was developed from Malaysian stock that was refined in Rhode Island and Massachusetts in the 1880's and 1890's.
	www.jeannieshouse.com /aviary/rhodeislandred/rhodeislandred.html (267 words)

	Audubon Birds, Rhode Island Red (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Rhode Island's state bird is a domestic breed of chicken.
		The breed was actually developed in Rhode Island by a local farmer and has enjoyed an excellent reputation for the last century or more.
		The male is larger than the hen and has bright red head feathers and green-blue tail feathers.
	www.shopoli.com /detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=WR_AB024 (81 words)

	Rhode Island Red Chicken Printout- EnchantedLearning.com
		Rhode Island Red Chickens are excellent farm birds.
		The adult female chicken is called a hen, the adult male is called a rooster, and the young are called chicks.
		This chicken was developed from Malaysian stock that was refined in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
	www.zoomschool.com /subjects/birds/printouts/Riredprintout.shtml (142 words)

	Rhode island red, - Rhode Island Red chicken on Encyclopedia.com
		Rhode Island Red chicken, American breed of poultry poultry, It resulted from a cross between a Rhode Island Red male and a Plymouth Rock female.
		The Rhode Island Red is a domestic breed of chicken and was actually developed in Rhode Island by a local farmer.
		RHODE ISLAND RED - The breed was first developed in Rhode Island State, USA, in the 1830s.
	wideengine.com /?q=rhode-island-red (480 words)

	McMurray Hatchery - Rhode Island Reds
		I have Rhode Island Reds and I love them!Every time I go to see them they follow me. They are still babies but I can tell from the start they are great birds.
		I tried to let the Rhode Island Reds out of the box and they just jumped out.What I like most of all is that they follow me where ever I go.
		I received some Rhode Island Reds over a year ago and they are some of the hardiest breed of chickens I ever seen.
	www.mcmurrayhatchery.com /product/rhode_island_reds.html (867 words)

	Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Rhode Island (Government) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Rhode Island RHODE ISLAND [Rhode Island] smallest state in the United States, located in New England; bounded by Massachusetts (N and E), the Atlantic Ocean (S), and Connecticut (W).
		Its official name is the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
		It is bordered by New York (W), Vermont and New Hampshire (N), the Atlantic Ocean (E), and Rhode Island and Connecticut (S).
	www.encyclopedia.com /articles/10949.html (485 words)

	New Page 1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the development of the Rhode Island Red Chicken in 1854.
		Have you a name to suggest?" Wilbour replied, "Why wouldn't Rhode Island Reds do?" In 1898 the "Rhode Island Reds" were advertised in the poultry journals and the first Red club was established in Fall River, MA.
		Whatever the reason, it was the Rhode Island Red, not the White that "took the country by storm" in the first half of the 20th century, revolutionizing the poultry industry, providing the country with an economical dual purpose ("good layers and good table fowl") breed.
	www.uri.edu /library/special_collections/exhibits/Rhode_Island_Red/RhodeIslandChickens.htm (336 words)

	Rhode Island Diner Chicken
		The state bird for Rhode Island is the Rhode Island Red.
		Diner Chicken is a delicious example of diner food.
		Season the chicken with salt and pepper (or use Chef Paul's Poultry magic).
	members.aol.com /BIGDUNLV/DinerChicken.html (127 words)

	Rhode Island State Bird - Rhode Island Red
		The Rhode Island Red Hen became Rhode Island’s official state bird on May 3, 1954.
		A portrait of the Rhode Island Red was presented to Governor Roberts.
		The Rhode Island state bird, the Rhode Island Red, is a domestic bird (chicken) and therefore has no place in Audubon's Birds of America, which is comprised exclusively of wild birds native to North America.
	www.50states.com /bird/rired.htm (155 words)

	bantams island red rhode (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Rhode Island Red bantams; the pullet on the left was champion at a UK show in 2002...
		The Rhode Island Red Club of America invites you to be an active member Breed for both Large Fowl and Bantams.
		Judging Rhode Island Reds stodgy type and character of bird is not worthy of the Rhode Island Red.
	www.rhodeisland-bookmarks.com /bantams_island_red_rhode.html (448 words)

	Rhode Island Red
		The most common variety of us are Red; however, whites can be found in some areas in both good numbers and quality.
		We Rhode Island Reds are square looking birds, with proportions based on the dimensions of house bricks.
		We were originated in Rhode Island by a farmer who bred red Malay and Shanghai chickens.
	members.tripod.com /~MMSKids/chicken.htm (181 words)

	Chicken Photos and Information
		Chickens have been domesticated for their eggs and milk for thousands of years.
		Of course while originally chickens were rather scrawny and wild, breeding has turned chickens into plump, docile, perfectly suited animals for our lives.
		Here are a collection of chicken photos and information I've gathered over the years, plus a few other farm animals thrown in for good measure.
	www.lisashea.com /birding/encyc/chicken/index.html (103 words)

	Birds - Pictures, Breeders, Chicks, Rescue, Photos
		Chickens - Chickens with pictures supplied by breeders are helpful in the selection process.
		Rhode Island Red Rooster - Rhode island red rooster chick and bird information may be obtained from breeders.
		Rhode Island Red Chickens - Rhode island red chickens should be obtained from breeders who have a lot of experience with these aviaries.
	www.gotbirdsonline.com /sitemap.shtml (11181 words)

	Poultry Breeds - Rhode Island Red Chickens (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Origin: Developed in the New England states of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, early flocks often had both single and rose combed individuals because of the influence of Malay blood.
		It was from the Malay that the Rhode Island Red got its deep color, strong constitution and relatively hard feathers.
		Avoid using medium or brick red females for breeding because this is not in keeping with the characteristics of the breed.
	www.ansi.okstate.edu /poultry/chickens/rhodeislandred/index.htm (281 words)

	Farmers' Almanac Television
		Accompanying Red and his driver on the 18½ hour trip were William DePiero of the Narragansett FFA Chapter and five live Rhode Island Reds for the state’s display booth at the 77th National FFA Convention.
		Red traveled with friends in the Field and Streamers 4-H Club down the streets of Narragansett on the Memorial Day Float, to county and state fairs, and to the National Rhode Island Red convention.
		Inspired by the experience, they are now establishing a purebred flock of Rhode Island Reds at their school.
	www.farmersalmanactv.com /newsletters/february/1-lead-red.html (338 words)

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