Rhode Island Red

[aprilnchris13]

Hi. We bought our first baby chick. It is Rhode Island Red. So far we are enjoying the little thing. If u have any advice as to anything we might need to do or know please let us know. Is there a way to tell the sex.

 

[Judy]

Welcome to our forum!

I'd suggest you read over the first two sections in the Learning Center tab at the tp of the page. Good luck!

 

[aprilnchris13]

Thank you. I been doing alot of research but Im always willing to take advice.

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard chickens, glad you joined the flock. The first thing to come to mind is chickens are flock animals, and do best with a buddy or two. Unless you plan to keep your chick as a house pet (many people do). Do you have plans to add more birds?

When you chick is about 6-8 weeks old you can post photos at "what breed or gender is this."

 

[N F C]

Good morning, welcome to BYC!

@drumstick diva has given you some good advice on having another chick or two. If you do only want the one for a house chicken, here is a thread about them you might like to read:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/299187/people-with-house-chickens

Good luck with your little RIR!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[aprilnchris13]

We do plan on getting more. Our roommate bought a RIR at the same time we did so we gave the 2 together atm. We will moving in a few weeks so right now we are building a pen and coop at the new house. I also bought starter feed for the babies.

 

[aprilnchris13]

And thank all of you.

 

[nj2wv]

welcome to BYC !!

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC.