RHODE ISLAND REDS. 
(Single and Rose Comb.) 
The Rhode Island Reds are an American production now generally 
regarded at poultry exhibitions as being a new breed, though they have 
been bred in large numbers for practical purposes in Rhode Island during 
many years, taking their name from that State. They are believed to 
have originated from crosses of the Asiatics, Mediterraneans and Games. 
Their chief characteristics are: red color, oblong shape, compact form and 
smooth surface plumage. 
D isqualifications. 
Ear-lobes more than one-half positive white; one or more entirely 
white feathers showing in the outer plumage; shanks and feet other than 
vellow or reddish-horn. (See general disqualifications.) 
STANDARD WEIGHTS. 
Cock 8£ lbs. Hen 6£ lbs. 
Pullet 5 lbs. 
SHAPE OF MALE. 
Head: Medium size, carried horizontally and slightly forward. 
Beak: Medium length, slightly curved. 
Eyes: Large, oval, prominent. 
Comb: Single, medium in size, set firmly upon head, perfectly straight 
and upright, with five, even and well-defined points, those in front and 
rear smaller than those in the center; of considerable breadth where it 
joins to the head; blade smooth, not conforming too closely to shape of 
head, free from serrations. 
Comb: Rose, low, firm on head; top, oval in shape, and surface cov- 
ered with small points terminating in a small spike at the rear. The comb 
to conform to the general curve of the head. 
Wattles and Ear-Lobes: Wattles, of medium size, equal in length, 
regularly curved, free from folds and wrinkles. Ear-lobes, oblong, well 
defined, smooth, proportionate in size to other head adjuncts. 
Neck: Medium length; hackle, abundant, flowing over the shoulders, 
not too loosely feathered. 
Wings: Of good size, well folded, carried horizontally. 
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