Is weight an accurate indicator of whether hens are fat or not?

[junebuggena]

Feed stores order their chicks from hatcheries. Most likely Production Reds rather than actual Rhode Island Reds. They do vary in build, feathering, and shade of red.

 

[SCOUT123]

Feed stores order their chicks from hatcheries. Most likely Production Reds rather than actual Rhode Island Reds. They do vary in build, feathering, and shade of red.

Really? They look like RIRs to me

What are the differences between production reds and rhode island reds? mine both have the reddish brown coloring and the black in the tail..

 

[junebuggena]

Rhode Island Reds are a distinct shade of deep, mahogany red; and that have a distinct body shape/build. Most hatchery birds don't even come close.

 

[SCOUT123]

Rhode Island Reds are a distinct shade of deep, mahogany red; and that have a distinct body shape/build. Most hatchery birds don't even come close.

PR's are skinnier and they dont have as large a comb, right? Could I maybe post a pic here tomorrow to determine what breed they actually are?

 

[junebuggena]

Production Reds aren't really a breed, and don't have a 'standard'. The size of their single combs can vary, as does their overall size and shape.

 

[donrae]

Their weight sounds good to me.

Are they laying? Do you have issues with parasites, internal or external? Are their feathers in good condition, nice and glossy, not dull or broken?

If your answers are yes/well, no and yes, sounds like you're good to go to me.

 

[SCOUT123]

Their weight sounds good to me.

Are they laying? Do you have issues with parasites, internal or external? Are their feathers in good condition, nice and glossy, not dull or broken?

If your answers are yes/well, no and yes, sounds like you're good to go to me.

Thanks! It's yes, no, and yes. Just one of them looks a bit big

 

[SCOUT123]

Production Reds aren't really a breed, and don't have a 'standard'. The size of their single combs can vary, as does their overall size and shape.

are production reds variations of isa browns?

 

[junebuggena]

are production reds variations of isa browns?

Isa Browns are a type of Red Sexlink. Entirely different. They are a specific type of crossbreed, done for ease of sexing at hatch. Males and females have different coloring.

 

[SCOUT123]

Isa Browns are a type of Red Sexlink. Entirely different. They are a specific type of crossbreed, done for ease of sexing at hatch. Males and females have different coloring.

are only heritage rirs classified as actual rhode island reds?