RIR

[bob869007]

RIR's are my favorite chicken and I decided to go that route instead. I am looking for some "Old Type" Broody RIRs that are still good layers. As I have been looking I see them as advertised as "SC" and "RC" what do these mean? Thanks for the help

 

[boskelli1571]

Hi there,
Single comb and rose comb....have you tried the ALBC website for breeders of heritage RIRs'? They have a listing of breeders and you may have one near you,

 

[bob869007]

I had tried the Livestock Conservancy but not this one. Thanks

 

[RhodeRunner]

It is wonderful to see another person interested in heritage Rhode Island Reds! I bred single combed Rhode Island Reds and they are truly wonderful birds!

There are many good breeders working with Rhode Island Reds! The question is, do you want Rosecomb or Single Combed Fowl? (Basically, Rosecombs are less likely to get frostbite in colder climates)

For Rosecomb: You can try Dick Horstman, Urch/Turland, Hilltop Farm
For Single Comb: You can try Dick Horstman, Hilltop Farm, or myself at Quick Family Farm

Some good places for those of us interested in Heritage Reds!
A group here on BYC about Heritage Rhode Island Redshttps://www.backyardchickens.com/t/407294/the-heritage-rhode-island-red-site/11900#post_18399135
The Rhode Island Red Club of America http://rirca.poultrysites.com
Robert Blosls Educational Website http://bloslspoutlryfarm.tripod.com/id64.html
Rhode Island Red Enthusiasts of America https://www.facebook.com/groups/393983650675714/

 

[bob869007]

Thank you I sent Dick an Email