Last choice... RIR or Golden Comet

[ebonykawai]

I was deciding between sex links and RIRs for about a month before I ordered. I ended up getting RIRs. I think they will lay just as well and for a longer time. Plus, they are so pretty!

 

[homecatmom]

my rir's started laying a month and a half ago and have not missed a day since. That plus they lay some mighty big eggs.

 

[chickenranchwife]

I say RIR! I like both, but I am going with the majority on this one!

 

[tororider]

Ok, last question. As I don't want to create a "situation", are the two breeds different in regards to noise making? I have a small lot and don't want to upset neighbors.

 

[speckledhen]

You can't get any guarantees about noise with any hens. They will cackle when they lay, sometimes when they're about to lay. I have several RIR's and one never says a word, one hardly cackles at all and one is a loudmouth. It's much more an individual thing than a breed thing.

 

[Dave24319]

Having 5 Gold Comets I can say this---I'll get 5 eggs a day-- every day,Nice size too. Hens are very friendly as can be.

I'd have to atmit tho--I'd love to fine few RIR to go with them<if i could find then anyways near me here in Va.

Dave

 

[CATRAY44]

My RIR is my biggest and my quietest hen...

 

[swtamour]

I was told in another thread that the egg laying song that hens make are not louder than a barking dog. Hope that helps you with the noise question.

 

[cmom]

I have RIR's. I love my girls. There are pictures on my BYC Page. I will be getting more chicks soon and am considering trying another breed but have no complaints.

 

[CityClucks]

I vote for RIRs, just because they're a heritage breed, and you can say you own Rhode Island's state bird.