Joseph in Haiti w/ Rhode Island Reds

[jgbataille]

Hi everybody. I just joined the community this morning. I've kept leghorns in the past but on March 4th I'll be receiving 6 Rhode Island Reds. We used to keep them when my family lived in Ohio. Curious to see how they'll do here in Haiti.

Anyone else keeping RIRs in hot climates? Also, it's hard to get a RIR rooster here (they just don't sell them) so I was wondering if they tend to keep their laying characteristics when crossbred. I'll probably be experimenting quite a bit here since its hard to put a finger on some of the local breeds.

 

[roostersandhens]

 

[JDchicks]

Sorry, I do not have RIR so not sure.

But there is a thread, that you can post your question too. It has people that already own them.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/407294/the-heritage-rhode-island-red-site

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

 

[gander007]

Alright

great to have you joining the flock

 

[TwoCrows]

I don't keep RIR's, so I can't help you on this. But I do wish you all the best and welcome you to BYC!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Good luck with your RIRs! Maybe check out threads for states with similar climates for ideas on how they handle really hot weather? https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread

 

[jgbataille]

Thanks for the warm welcome into the community. I'm looking forward to growing with you guys. RIRs are actually fairly popular in Haiti. So they have adapted, but I haven't had the experience with them yet. I also look forward to sharing the results of the crosses with some of our more indigenous breeds.