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 Rhode Island White hen | |
| Other names | Rhode Islands |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States |
| Use | Dual purpose layer breed |
| Skin colour | Yellow |
| Egg colour | Brown |
| Classification | |
| APA | American |
The Rhode Island White is a breed of chicken originating in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. Despite their very similar names and shared place of origin, the Rhode Island White is a distinct breed from the Rhode Island Red. However, Rhode Island Reds and Whites can be bred together to create Red Sex-Link hybrid chickens, such as the ISA Brown. In Australia, the Rhode Island White is regarded as a color variety of the Rhode Island breed according to the Australian Poultry Standards.