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[hispoptart]

I have 2 RIR's and 2 BR's I have to say that the BR's are way more personable then the RIR. One of the RIR won't even leave the coop/run to go free range with the others. They don't like to be touched or picked up. My BR's are just the opposite.

 

[Okie Amazon]

I have 4 adult BOs that are laying well, or were until it got so darn hot. I let them free-range mostly now to keep cool and the 4 girls (really 3, one's broody on mix Cochin/Orp eggs right now) are giving me 1-2 eggs a day. There may be more if they are laying somewhere I can't find!

My RIRs and BRs are just getting to laying age and they have started laying little bantam-sized eggs daily now. The BRs and Orps are more touch-friendly than the RIRs. I have half a dozen more Orp girls that are just a little younger than the BRs and RIRs. They are also more friendly than the RIRs.

 

[Poppafrog]

My RIR are only 12 weeks so no eggs yet.

 

[<3ChickenForever]

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Very pretty! I like the dark colors on them!

 

[Poppafrog]

Thanks! Its about time to decide what to do with the 5 extra roos I will not be needing.

 

[Okie Amazon]

Wish you were closer. ALL our straight run RIRs are pullets!

 

[Poppafrog]

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You got lucky! Out of 13 6 were roos for me.

 

[<3ChickenForever]

Lotta roo's!

 

[Strader]

Can you tell me at what week did you R-I-R or B-ORF start laying eggs ? Ive got some around 20 weeks old and was wondering if there close to getting with the program...LOL

 

[<3ChickenForever]

They should start laying around 18 weeks-20 weeks. So yours should be laying SUPER soon!