Rhode Island Red Rooster

No dyes or extra fabrics are used unless otherwise specified. No birds are ever harmed and all feathers are cleaned before final product is made. All feathers are unique and each picture is of a single piece; an exact matching pair is not guaranteed.

Upkeep Tip: Gently stroke your feather (with the hair grain) with your fingertips to keep feather shiny and in-shape.

the virtually maniacal quest for the rich, dark red undercolor and surface color in the early 1900s almost led to the downfall of the breed. It turned out that the darkness of the red was genetically linked to feather quality – the darker and more even the color, the poorer the structure of the feather. Breeders and judges alike were selecting birds with excellent color but very thin, stringy feathers, many called them “silky,” that were poorly structured and did not carry the desired width and smoothness that sets apart an outstanding specimen. In addition, this “silky” feather was genetically tied to slow development so their desirability as a meat bird diminished as well. Fortunately, a handful of dedicated breeders “righted the ship” and today we have birds that possess all of the desired qualities.