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Rhode Island Red Bantam chicken breed portrait

Rhode Island Red Bantam

Mini version of the famous RIR.

🐣 Beginner friendly❄ Cold hardyβ˜€ Heat hardy
Egg color
brown
Eggs / year
180
Egg size
small
Purpose
dual
Class
American
Size
bantam
Hen weight
2 lbs
Rooster weight
2.5 lbs
Temperament
docile, hardy, friendly
Noise level
quiet
Origin
USA
Lifespan
6–8 yrs

About the Rhode Island Red Bantam

A miniature version of the Rhode Island Red, retaining the breed’s hardiness and friendly temperament in a smaller package.

Care tips

Easier on small backyards than the standard size.

Color varieties

mahogany red

Fun facts

  • All the personality of an RIR at a third the size