My chicks are about 4-5 weeks old. One whom I have a feeling is a roo. He has been making movements like trying to crow. Do they practice crowing before they can actually make the sound? This is my first roo.
We have a flock of 8. 2 RIRs (9 months old), 2 golden comets (4.5 months) and 4 EEs (6 weeks old). My one RIR bullies everyone. She goes out of her way to peck and chase everyone except the other RIR. The EEs are separate but my RIR will reach through their pen and peck and pull feathers out...
Hi, from N.C.! It’s great to find communities out there to share with and provide support for people who are into chickens as well as perhaps all-things farms. My husband and I are back living full-time on our family horse farm for the 1st time in over 25 years. No horses for now, we are living...
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We have a 2-year-old RIR hen who will constantly attack our 3 1/2-year-old male labrador retriever. I knew that RIR's were aggressive, but not this aggressive! It started small, she would peck at him if he got to close or tried to sniff at her. But then she started running up to him, to the...
My RIRs usually produce a nice reddish brown colour. But today I collected the eggs and found a really dull coloured egg. It’s still the same size as normal. I’m hoping that my RIR is healthy. Does egg colour difference mean they may be unhealthy?
So I found out that the feed store isn't going to sell the Red Rangers this year unless it's special order, something I can't afford. I decided to go with the Rhode Island Red instead. I know there are better breeds for meat but this is the only breed I feel comfortable butchering. The feed...
I met an older woman at the feed store and she spent an hour telling me all the things I should ever need to know about homesteading. She said to breed a RIR with another bird to create the best meat birds, but after an hour of talking with her I completely forgot what breed she suggested. 😕...
Hi guys we now have a 100% confirmation on our baby being a roo. Today I was out looking at them and wondering when my Rhode Island Red butternut came up and crowed near me😂
I also noticed he had pointy neck feathers and feathers going over his tale so now all we have to do is take him to the zoo😁.
1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.)
Rhode Island Red. She’s approximately 5 years old is my best guess, she doesn’t feel much lighter but I rarely hold her for her comfort.
2) What is the behavior, exactly.
A bit...
Hello all!! I have ten hens, they’re all pullets, and they’re absolutely lovely! I would love to add to the flock, though. How would the chickens fare if I got some new chicks? I know a lot of the time when you add new chickens to a flock that has already established a pecking order and whatnot...
I have a Rhode Island Red, I need help determining the gender of this chicken. Also keep in mind I saw it fighting the other rooster with its neck feathers puffed up. Any help would be appreciated :):).
Hello dear community,
It's my first time raising chickens and first time posting here.
I purchased these 7 Rhode island Red chickens and now they are about 5 months (19 weeks old). I noticed some of them have larger combs and wattle and I suspect they must be Male. Do you confirms this...
I have 4 approximately 8-week-old hens, but I want to know when my hens will start laying eggs. Please also keep in mind my hens are Rhode Island Red hens. Thanks for your precious time!
I have 10 hens, and they’re about 7 months old. I was getting eggs from just about all of them daily, and for the last few days they’ve all just stopped laying. I’ve gotten about four eggs total in the last four days. It’s definitely getting colder here, could that be the reason, or is it...