Thank you for your attention and for sharing this. I’m currently living in Brazil, and I’ve noticed that while many people talk about the standard Rhode Island Red, when you look closely, some key traits—like the five points on the comb—are often missing.
The reason I didn't mention the number of points is because a lot of people give it too much importance. Most single combed breeds require 5 points. Every point more or less than required is a half point deduction, of little importance when the whole bird is worth 100 points. The comb is only worth 5 points total, out of 100! The body shape is far more important than the comb. When I judge combs, I think having an even, proportional looking comb is more important than judging the exact number of points.
Thank you so much for sharing this valuable material. I’m truly grateful to have access to such a well-documented reference on the Standard of Perfection. Being in Brazil, it’s often a challenge to find detailed resources aligned with the American standard, and this contribution will certainly guide me in refining my selection process. I’ll keep studying and working hard to get as close as possible to what’s described. Excited to keep learning and improving my Rhode Island Reds
