We are lucky enough to have two red star hens. One is coming up on a year old, and the other one is almost 4 years old. They often lay 7 eggs per week, and there are several months this year where they have laid every single day. The eggs are a rich tan color and are always in the XL to Jumbo size range. The older hen's shells are becoming thinner, and she was egg bound a few months ago. She pulled through and is laying 4 to 5 eggs per week despite her age and the fact that it is the middle of winter.
The younger one we purchased at a feed store. She was always very friendly and would jump on your back in the yard to take a ride. She is very active and loves to free range in the yard. Both of the hens tend to pick on the smaller/younger/weaker pullets. Other than that, they are perfect chickens!
The younger one we purchased at a feed store. She was always very friendly and would jump on your back in the yard to take a ride. She is very active and loves to free range in the yard. Both of the hens tend to pick on the smaller/younger/weaker pullets. Other than that, they are perfect chickens!