Production Reds are popular, hardy hybrid chickens, primarily a cross of Rhode Island Reds and New Hampshire Reds, bred for high output of large brown eggs, known for their reddish plumage, calm demeanor, and adaptability as excellent backyard layers, though some call them “Cherry Eggers” and may confuse them with other sex-link breeds.
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Production Reds
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| Age | |
|---|---|
| Approximate Laying Age | 5 months |
| Autosexed or Sex Link | No – Autosexed/Sex-linked |
| Average Adult Weight | 5-7 lbs |
| Beginner Friendliness | Good for beginners |
| Bird Type | |
| Breed | |
| Broody | Not very Broody |
| Clean or Feathered Leg | Clean |
| Comb | Single Comb |
| Conservation Status | Not Listed |
| Egg Color | |
| Egg Size | Large |
| Eggs per year | 250-300 |
| Feather Type | Normal |
| Foraging Ability | Good |
| Handles Confinement | Good for Coop Life |
| Heritage Breed | Not – Heritage Breed |
| Hardiness | Yes – Cold and Hot Hardy |
| pa_laying-seasonality | 434 |
| Leg Color | Yellow Legs |
| Muffs/Tufts/Beards | No Muffs or Tufts or Beards |
| Noise Level | Average – Noise in the morning |
| Primary Purpose | Dual Purpose |
| Rarity | Common |
| Temperament/Disposition | Friendly |