Rhode Island Red Thread!

[CCCCCCCCHICKENS]

So I'm guessing she is just a production red? I love her either way, I don't care about breeds.

It is difficult to tell you which it is. People are touchy on the subject. Not that she isn't a lovely chicken, but I would say she is a poor example of the breed (not being bred to the sop very well)

 

[PBGGG]

It is difficult to tell you which it is. People are touchy on the subject. Not that she isn't a lovely chicken, but I would say she is a poor example of the breed (not being bred to the sop very well)

Ah, thanks. I dont care what breed she is, its not like I'm showing any of them in any fancy chicken shows! I do like knowing their breed so when someone asks me I can tell them. Thanks!

 

[ChickMagnet207]

If you ever want some Standard LF Rhode Island Reds let me know. Where in Maine are you anyway?

 

[PBGGG]

If you ever want some Standard LF Rhode Island Reds let me know. Where in Maine are you anyway?

Thanks! I'm in Central Maine. I have to see first if we are moving away or not. If we are staying, we have to build a coop for the girls first, so I will let you know what happens.

 

[Twins42308]

Here is Nugget, my 6 week old RIR. I have a feeling it is a roo.

 

[Alaskan]

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Here is Nugget, my 6 week old RIR. I have a feeling it is a roo.

Very pretty chicken. Great bright color. But, I agree, looks like a boy.

 

[Fred's Hens]

production red cockerel.

Here's a male, a bit older.

 

[Alaskan]

production red cockerel. Here's a male, a bit older.

Yours is so dark.... Looks like a HRIR. Very pretty and shiny.

 

[Fred's Hens]

Yours is so dark.... Looks like a HRIR. Very pretty and shiny.

The term "heritage" is ok, but it's mostly a marketing term. The bird shown is simply a true, standard bred, Rhode Island Red, not a production red from a hatchery. It is also more than color that makes a Red a Red. There are other breed specific characteristics that must be present.

 

[CaseyV]

I have a question... I hatched 2 RIR eggs (had 10 but only 2 made it) One hatched the red color, the other hatched solid white. I know it can't be a mixed breed because all I have in the coop are RIRs. Has anyone else experienced this? Thanks.