Got my chicks from Mr Horstman last week........ I don’t know but it seams like RIR are becoming hard to get a hold off just like Barred Rocks, luckily after some long intensive search I was able to locate some breeding stock for both mention breeds in the fall
http://jimspetsandpoultry.weebly.com/
http://bloslspoutlryfarm.tripod.com/
a lot of good info on the above attachments this was shared to me by another member should give you a better understanding of the breed
I’m still trying to decide if I should get this incubator. I bet if they rounded the inside corners like Hovabator the humidity and heat issues would be eliminated
Hello everyone, looking for some HRIR either breeding age or chicks not looking to show just want to keep the SOP standard for keeping the bloodline going, thanks!
Does anyone happen to know Matt1616 contact number or who’s got some good Heritage RIR at the moment not looking to show just want some of the older bloodline
coccidiosis is transmitted by their poop if you have them in a tub you will need to change their bedding quite a few times through the day otherwise you will have a never ending problem and will come back again. Get plain yougurt and make sure after you're done medicating to give plain water for...
You did good medicating them unfortunately bloody stool is a confirmation of present coccidiosis the best is continue to medicate for 10 days strait also add some yougurt to their feed to get some of that good bacteria back in to their gut, change their water daily and I would move them from...
I would breed pure. For what I know both these breeds are great for laying and meat I don't think they need improvement but if you're just experimenting I would breed Australorp to Jersey hen and Jersey cock to Australorp hen