Rhode Island Reds

[RhodeIslandReds]

I was just wondering if someone has found a hathceries selling Rhode Island Reds cheaper than other hatcheries. I looking for females so if they have the choice even better.

Thanks,
RIRs

 

[punky rooster]

Hatcheries don't have RIR's they have a red bird that produces very well, they just label them as ''RIR"

. If you are looking for real RIR's then a breeder is best. or if you are looking for egg layers then hatchery is best
punky

 

[Fred's Hens]

Meyers Poultry Hatchery, Polk, OHIO

Townline Hatchery, Zeeland, MICHIGAN

Yes, they are hatcheries, not breeders of show quality birds, but they are gorgeous, friendly, healthy and lay well, 5+ per week.

If you want birds that fit the APA for type, the odds of them laying more than 3 eggs a week is slim. You'll have to get those from a breeder.

It's your call.

 

[Cowgirl71]

Welp has some pretty cheap RIRs: http://www.welphatchery.com/EggLayerTypes/rhode_island_red.asp

ETA: Shipping is included in their per chick prices!

 

[Judy]

Look in the breeders section here if you want the real thing.

 

[lostroger]

go to for sale/auction on this site and you'll fin what your looking for!

 

[punky rooster]

Fred's Hens :

If you want birds that fit the APA for type, the odds of them laying more than 3 eggs a week is slim. You'll have to get those from a breeder.
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Not true. they could lay 4-5 eggs a week. so say around 250 eggs a year when a hatchery bird will lay around 300 the first year and thats it then they will slow down rapidly
when the breeders will keep laying.
punky​

 

[punky rooster]

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could we see your breeding stock please?

 

[Fred's Hens]

Quote:
Not true. they could lay 4-5 eggs a week. so say around 250 eggs a year when a hatchery bird will lay around 300 the first year and thats it then they will slow down rapidly
when the breeders will keep laying.
punky

Please link me to a breeder producing RIR that lay 250. Seriously.

 

[Cowgirl71]

Fred's Hens :

Quote:
Not true. they could lay 4-5 eggs a week. so say around 250 eggs a year when a hatchery bird will lay around 300 the first year and thats it then they will slow down rapidly
when the breeders will keep laying.
punky

Please link me to a breeder producing RIR that lay 250. Seriously.​

x2

I'm sure a few individual SOP RIR hens would lay 250/year, but the flock average wouldn't be near that good. If nothing else, the feed efficiency won't be as good because you're feeding a bigger bird, and breeder birds cost more than hatchery birds.