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I think you've got your answer, Eugene. Broodiness isn't the end of the world, and it will only affect you if you allow the hens(s) to remain broody while you're collecting eggs for eating or selling. Yes, they will stop laying and become lethargic-like if the eggs aren't removed daily, but will continue to lay as long as she doesn't have a clutch of eggs to incubate.
 
I've never had a problem with any of my reds going broody, but I guess I haven't had them too long. But this is the second spring I haven't noticed them going broody. My ameraucana on the other hand always go broody. And they look awful when they come out of the box(which is rare).
 
Some of my RC RIR do, but it's more in the early spring. My RC Rhode Island Whites and RC Reds tend to be more broody than my Single Comb Reds. Currently I have one of each I have to take out of their nests every evening when I'm collecting eggs. A little over a month ago I have 3 RC RIR trying to brood in the same nest which happened to be a milk crate. There are 2 milk crates for 6 hens.
 
I like reading all of the posts on this site. The Heritage RIR's are my favorite for sure. Nice to see all the breeders over the years still maintaining the Reds. We need them and appeciate them. Dan from Norco, CA
 
docdandc said:
I like reading all of the posts on this site. The Heritage RIR's are my favorite for sure. Nice to see all the breeders over the years still maintaining the Reds. We need them and appeciate them. Dan from Norco, CA
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It's good to know that there are enough people trying to preserve this wonderful breed.

Per the Livestock Consevancy List:

Since the 1940's, the Rhode Island Red has been selectively bred for more efficient egg production, becoming smaller, lighter colored, and less broody as a result. Of greatest conservation interest are the "old-type" Rhode Island Reds which are larger, darker, and more broody. These birds are becoming rare as the breed is “improved” to meet industry needs.

They're listed in the "Watch" category, but if enough people get involved, they could eventually make it to the "Recovering" list. This is something we as breeders should strive for. Propagate (according to Standard, of course) and promote. P&P...
 
A couple of videos showing my chick's progress. Still have a long way to go, but I think some of them are shaping up nicely. The chicks in the first video are 13-15 weeks old, and 8-12 weeks old in the second video.


 

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