I have six red, all bought as chicks at the same time. One is buff colored, the other five are red. The pecking order has been established and the buff is definitely at the bottom. I understand that this is normal, but have a hard time watching as the other five peck at her unmercifully. She...
Live in Tallahassee, Florida on 7 acres. I have never had chickens, but have always wanted to. We built our coop and got six Rhode Island Reds from our local Tractor Supply. The store required a minimum purchase of six, that's what we bought.
My daughter told me about this site. She has six...
I have six reds. One is a buff color. She is being shunned and picked at by the others. She is not eating much food (Layena), not laying yet, but acts and appears healthy. Actively scratching during free range. I separated her thinking she may be stressed. Also, don't see any poop in her area.