I've got 6 RIR total. 2 of then are very dark & the others are much lighter with Eben some white around their necks an tail feathers. Why so much different in the same breed of chickens?
Normally when I get new ones I lock them up a couple days then let them out. They normally follow the others back at "bed time"if he's the only one u probably should go with the liner time period
I use the dog nippers. It's very fast and doesn't seem to hurt him at all. There is some bleeding but it stops shortly afterwards. I leave about a half inch of spur.
Had chickens when I was a kid and now I'm am adult with my own child. I've just bought 8 rir chicks to give her the same childhood memories I have. And to also have eggs to eat! Wish us the best of luck and any helpful hints would be greatly appreciated.