That's funny you say that because mine Is a RIR as well.Our RIR, Ruth, was like thatNow she will occasionally allow our lead cockerel, Omen, to mate her, but very rarely, and only on her terms!
They do seem to be known for their attitude!That's funny you say that because mine Is a RIR as well.
WOW!!Game hen (technically a pullet) below covered more than 20 eggs with more than 20 hatching. Temperature got down into middle tens while she incubated. Nest location was on north facing front porch. No external heat applied.
Details in thread linked below.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/constructing-a-single-chicken-family-unit-for-porch.451333/
