Just joined up to learn more about my Rhode Island Reds. I have 4 of them (no roosters). Just waiting for eggs now. I got 2 in March and 2 more in late April. They love it when I bring them grass in the evening, and they have been enjoying squash, and tomatoes from the garden. They also have laying mash and plenty of water. It's been pretty hot the last couple of months so I'm sure they would prefer some cooler weather.