Russian Orloff roo and Rhode Island Red hen (Duvall/Monroe WA)

[kittensmcgee]

I thought I had a Russian Orloff hen, but this morning "she" started crowing softly and, though I had started suspecting "her" of being a rooster it became pretty obvious that "she" is actually a "he." Normally this wouldn't matter, but I am moving next weekend and cannot keep a rooster where I'm going, so I would like to find a good home for Nicolai (previously known as Nikita). I got him from Monroe Farm and Feed last August along with a Rhode Island Red (named Red) that is, actually, a hen and has been laying for a few weeks now. They are pretty attached to each other, so I would preferably like to rehome them together. (She is the red hen with the rooster in the last picture).

I would be willing to let them go to a good home for free, and I will only let go of Red if you also take Nicolai. If you want Nicolai, but not Red, that is okay, too. I am located off of Cherry Valley Rd/Kelly Rd in Duvall. Email preferred, please include a phone number. I am free all day today (Monday, 5/6) and weekday evenings around/after 7 PM. Next weekend I am moving but I will be available, we would just have to figure out a time that works.

 

[kittensmcgee]

Rehomed!

 

[skydancer28]

Thank you, KittenMcGee, for letting me take these beauties, Nicholai and Red. They have now joined my "Motley Crew" of hens--a Silkie, an Olive-egger, a Dark Brahma, and a mystery girl--in the chicken tank. All are happily helping my husband prepare the vegetable beds. After they are done with that chore, I'll be introducing Nicholai to some other Russian ladies here at the farm...;-)

 

[kittensmcgee]

So glad to hear it, Dianne! It's comforting to know that they've clearly gone to a home where they will be cared for and appreciated!
Wishing you all the best,
Liz

 

[skydancer28]

Hi Liz,

Just FYI, Nicholai and Red have settled in very well. I love the velvety brown eggs that Red gives so regularly. She is my first RIR, and is a good little ambassador for the breed. And Nicholai is a "polite" crower--he does it a little in the morning, and an occasional crow during the day, but nothing like the talkative Sicilian Buttercup roos I have had in the past.

Both of them are so easy to handle, it is obvious to me that you take good care of your flock. It was definitely worth the 200-mile RT to get these two!

Dianne