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I live in Florida near Ocala.
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I live in Florida near Ocala.
My husband and I came up with this song celebrating RIR's. It's to the tune of "Rock Island Line" (sung by Johnny Cash among others...)
Oh the Rhode Island Red is a mighty fine hen,
Oh the Rhode Island Red is the hen to get,
Oh the Rhode island Red she's a mighty fine hen--
When you fine one you will find she'll be a very good friend...
Get your chicken, get it quick and get a Rhode Island Red!
I've seen some hatcheries, or even most, say that their birds are production strain or not show quality or for 4-H because they're bred for production not standard, does this mean they are not true RIRs? I've heard for true RIRs you have to go to breeders? I don't understand how they can even call them RIRs if they're not true to the breed?
Yes, I do ship eggs. My last shipment went to Washington state (from Florida). In the spring I will be shipping eggs. I will be making a list for eggs to ship. I will put a sign up list for eggs on my website. In the spring my pullets should be laying good too. I have to reorganize my breeding pens. I have banded the birds so I know who is who. I line breed, not in-breed. I am keeping the line pure. (Reese line) Right now the birds look pretty raggedy as they are molting.Can you ship
I've seen some hatcheries, or even most, say that their birds are production strain or not show quality or for 4-H because they're bred for production not standard, does this mean they are not true RIRs? I've heard for true RIRs you have to go to breeders? I don't understand how they can even call them RIRs if they're not true to the breed?
Here's my RIR boy (you'll see him in my avatar too), a bit naughty but a wonderful flock guard. He's produced a nice couple of chicks this year and we love having him around. Quite noisy and very curious, scared of my ducks but happy to charge at the neighbours dog! A great breed, I don't have any RIR hens but may look at getting some in the future. He's going through his first moult at the moment so he's a bit grumpy and not looking his best. ...
Both pictures look like bad lighting but first one looks like a buff Orpington and second a maran not entirely sure though