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Production Red chicken hatcheries and breeders

UPDATE: These hatchery databases are no longer current. The databases were last updated in 2020.

In this post, you’ll learn where you can find Production Red chickens.

Production Red chicken facts

Category: Pet & eggs
Origin:
United States
Egg-laying ability: Good-exceptional
Broodiness: Low
Meat production: Varies (Poor-moderate)
Cold tolerance: Poor-exceptional (depends on comb size)
Heat tolerance:
Moderate-good
Predator evasion:  Good
Foraging ability: Good
Toleration for confinement: Moderate-good
Temperament: Variable, but generally friendly
Aggression toward flock members:
Moderate
Noise level: Moderate-high

Production Red chicken hatcheries and breeders

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Check out the video slideshow below to see examples of Production Red chickens.

The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Production Red chickens. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.

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Disclaimer: I am providing information about hatcheries, but I am not endorsing them. Be sure to do your own due diligence before purchase. For more information on due diligence, check out the article, NPIP certification: How to know if your breeder or hatchery is safe to buy from.