By Akash

Hardy State Bird of Rhode Island

Rhode Island's state bird is the Rhode Island Red chicken, with rust-colored feathers.

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It's a tough chicken that's good for farms because it lays eggs and gives meat.

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You'll find these chickens on small farms and barnyards in Rhode Island.

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People like them because they give tasty eggs and meat.

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They have deep red feathers that make them stand out.

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Rhode Island Reds show how Rhode Island likes farming.

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These chickens remind people of growing food locally.

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People in Rhode Island think they're important for farming.

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Rhode Island picked the Rhode Island Red as its bird in 1954.

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Seeing and raising these chickens keeps Rhode Island's farming history alive.

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