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If you decide to get a rooster, go for a calm and gentle breed (RIR roosters are frequently aggressive). Breeds that have a reputation for being gentle (keep in mind that there are always exceptions with any breed) are Orpingtons, Australorps, Cochins, Brahmas, Sussex, and Faverolles. Also you...

Thanks for posting the pic. In addition to your two RIRs and your Buff Orpington, I see you have a beautiful Barred Rock hen. There is a good article on introducing new chickens to an existing flock at http://poultrykeeper.com/general-chickens/introducing-new-chickens. Good luck with your flock.

Welcome to BYC. Glad you decided to join our flock. Big Red is a beautiful Rhode Island Red, but I agree with Kelsie2290; he is a rooster. If you'd like a second opinion, definitely post on our What Breed or Gender is This? link. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. We are here to...