Thanks sourland, the guy at tractor supply did say they are a mix of RIR and something else...he said theyre actually patented because theyre the best layers you can get...id like to know what the other part is too.
Thanks kelsie! I will post coop pics to that section as well like you said. I got 6 rhode island reds from tractor supply. I grew up with 50 rir hens when I was really young, so I really wanted rirs. Now hurry up and wait for eggs.
The day is finally here! I joined BYC and completed my coop. My 6 RIR girls are now about 20 days old.
My daughter playing with the chickens
The 99% completed chicken run
The day I finished the 12' x 12' shed and started the run
the inside view of the 4'x8' insulated coop before releasing my...