I just received a Rhode Island Red hen. and a small coop. She is a sweet little bird. She isn't bother by the 3 large dogs, drooling over her. It is a start. for 4 years, I have read about chickens, food, coops, breeds, and disease. But I seem to have forgotten most all I have read.
I asking for input from more experienced breeders. My wife is now less relectant to me having a few chickens now. And I like to have a few more egg layers, and A couple of fancy ( Buffs, or Polish. but I am worried about mixing breeds.
On my first day, I bought oyster shells, grit, meal worms, chicken scratch and a bottle of essentail minerls, which I have not touched yet. I have also offered her fresh organic blueberries, black berries and peaches.
She really likes the peaches, and goes crazy when she sees a small snake or crickets. And I am worried that she may go after a small posionous snake. Can she handle that? or will she get bit?
After 4 days no eggs yet, I think that would be normal for a chicken that has just been moved. But I am not sure. I would appreciate any input if you have the time to reply.
Questions, am I missing any food items ? Can I purchase other breeds, or should I get another couple rhode island reds? Should I let her stay out all night, like the guy that gave her to me? Right now I lock her up about 730pm before going to work.
Thank you for taking the time to read and or reply.
>>>>> I have just learned that it is not a Rhode Island red, I believe it is a Red Star, due to its red white feathers >>>>> thank you you tube
Phil Bauman
I asking for input from more experienced breeders. My wife is now less relectant to me having a few chickens now. And I like to have a few more egg layers, and A couple of fancy ( Buffs, or Polish. but I am worried about mixing breeds.
On my first day, I bought oyster shells, grit, meal worms, chicken scratch and a bottle of essentail minerls, which I have not touched yet. I have also offered her fresh organic blueberries, black berries and peaches.
She really likes the peaches, and goes crazy when she sees a small snake or crickets. And I am worried that she may go after a small posionous snake. Can she handle that? or will she get bit?
After 4 days no eggs yet, I think that would be normal for a chicken that has just been moved. But I am not sure. I would appreciate any input if you have the time to reply.
Questions, am I missing any food items ? Can I purchase other breeds, or should I get another couple rhode island reds? Should I let her stay out all night, like the guy that gave her to me? Right now I lock her up about 730pm before going to work.
Thank you for taking the time to read and or reply.
>>>>> I have just learned that it is not a Rhode Island red, I believe it is a Red Star, due to its red white feathers >>>>> thank you you tube
Phil Bauman
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