Rhode Island Reds 



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are smaller, more active, and mature earlier than 

 the Plymouth Rocks. I think them to be excellent 

 layers. In a word, they occupy the middle ground 

 between the Leghorns and Plymouth Rocks. 

 They are hardy, prolific, and furnish a good qual- 

 ity of meat." They do not appear to have so 

 uniform color as is desired, but, without doubt, 

 a more uniform color will be obtained within a 

 few years. As yet the Rhode Island Reds have 

 not been recognized as a distinct breed by the 

 American Poultry Association. They are, how- 

 ever, highly prized as useful farm fowls by many 

 breeders. 



