I have one 10 month old hen and would like to get her a companion. She is a RIR. Will she peck a chick or will they be compatible? She free-ranges during the day in a fenced in yard and has a coop for night time and laying. Please advise. If yes, should I stick to the same breed?
I discovered by accident that my RIR is a fiend for bread! Prefers soft french bread or day old donuts (minus icing) but will eat ANY bread. Is this normal or bad for her? She likes it so much I feed her regular food first and save the bread for the treat because she won't eat anything else if...
My RIR 8 month old chicken was attacked by a hawk after it snowed. She is fine but I noticed wing feathers missing. When the snow melted I found the rest of the feathers. How long will it take for them to grow back?
I have one adult rescue backyard chicken and am trying to learn the ropes. So far, I have done most things wrong, but poor Becky is still alive. She is a joy to have and very docile.