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The swollen feet go along with the guess of heart failure..... VERY difficult for you to loose your pet, but at least it is nothing contagious, and you now know that the rest of tour flock is safe.

unfortunately, production RIR are wonderful birds, but not bred for a very long life. I can't even guess what could be wrong with her, but considering her age, I would put her out of her misery. Unless you see any symptoms in other other flock members I would chalk it up to age. Sorry for...

a little dish of super small chick grit, or some Sweet PDZ (it you already have it on hand for poop shelves), or really fine sand.... They will of course dust bathe in the dish, and make a mess... but they will peck at some of it, and that will help reduce the pasty butt problems. However, I...

so cute!

Total guess...... But with a bunch together, pick out the ones with the tiniest combs and the most tail feathers. Those should be girls.

super lovely color!

you can post on Craigs list for free... and they have an animal section and a free section, great places to get rid of extra roosters Also, if you have a local facebook page, those tend to be very active, and are also great ways to get rid of extra animals.

different lines can look very different. Did you buy both sets from the same breeder or hatchery?

highly variable... but they are definitely not quiet and laid back.

that completely depends on the individual. the RIR that I got from Cackle were not too bossy, but also NOT laid back and mellow.

some pullets increase their egg size more slowly. She might just need another 4 weeks before she lays a large egg. good luck!

luckily RIR are an easy breed to find. I wish you luck.

sorry... I am no help. congrats on the new chicks!

ooh! looks so warm and comfy!

I love her color! Very pretty shaded feathers! But yep, she doesn't look like any specific breed... Except pretty chicken! :D

It depends on the individual chickens.... Usually a week, but it can take three weeks. EXCEPT for the fact that we are now into fall...these super short days make many chickens stop laying, with laying picking up in the spring. Be ULTRA careful with that heat lamp.... Lots of coop fires.

I did find that my RIR were very light dependent layers.

how exciting! Don't forget to take a picture of your first egg!