RIR - 16.5wks Old Roo or Hen

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waddles99 said:
Well, frankly, the real reason if that even though they say they are RIR, if they don't come close to the breed standard, they cannot be classified as that breed. Hatchery bred "RIR" are so far away from the breed standard that they shouldn't even be classified as such. They will make a fine layer and backyard pet, but that is about it. If you are interested in breeding or showing quality RIR, or if you just enjoy pure, heritage RIR, you may want to go with a different bird.
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Thanks not looking for show birds they run around the back yard and play with the kids, we wanted them for eggs - now I just need to wait for a crow or an egg.....
 
swanny297 said:
Thanks not looking for show birds they run around the back yard and play with the kids, we wanted them for eggs - now I just need to wait for a crow or an egg.....
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Its hard to tell because (no offense) the bird is poorly bred and thus cannot be identified very easily by normal characteristics of RIR roos or hens. In heritage birds, even at 16 weeks, the difference is amazing. Go to this page http://jimspetsandpoultry.weebly.com/matts-reds--the-old-reese-line.html and go to the 8/6/2013 entry. You will see the difference in the pullets and cockerels. Note not only the comb size, but also tail, saddle feathers, and stance.
 
None taken like I said they are all friendly and we wanted a few eggs. I checked out that blog and the cheeks and tail on his roosters look a lot different than mine - I will get a crow or an egg eventually probably a crow but I will keep yal posted
 
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swanny297 said:
None taken like I said they are all friendly and we wanted a few eggs. I checked out that blog and the cheeks and tail on his roosters look a lot different than mine - I will get a crow or an egg eventually probably a crow but I will keep yal posted
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Well, if you want eggs....well they don't call them production reds for nothing! I keep a few production reds for eggs. Nothing wrong with them, they look nice, are friendly, and lay like crazy!

Edit: Yes, you will probably be getting a crow, unfortunately. If he was bigger you could make some soup!
 
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Just a bit under five pounds as of Sundays lots of time to fatten up for soup if that is the final result
 
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I've seen videos here of 3 week old birds crowing
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. That's pretty funny!

normal range is 4-7 months. Some slower maturing breeds like the giants don't crow until later, some early developers crow sooner. Sorry there's no set answer.
 

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