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[RainyDayChicken]

Ok~ thank you for the advice! The only reason I want the RIR is because I've heard they are good layers AND I want a red chicken to name Rosie I certainly don't want to risk getting anything aggressive. My hens are all sweeties.

I'm having trouble finding an olive egger. Where do people buy pullets/young hens? I've only bought on Craigslist. Does a hen need to be laying to know if it is an olive egger?

hello,
I have 7 RIR's that i am getting 3-5 eggs a day from now. I do not use any extra light. I love my RIR's and my Black Australorps. The way I add new birds to a flock is at night. The chickens wake up never knowing a new chicken is there.

 

[itsren]

Quote: Ok~ thank you for the advice! The only reason I want the RIR is because I've heard they are good layers AND I want a red chicken to name Rosie I certainly don't want to risk getting anything aggressive. My hens are all sweeties.

I'm having trouble finding an olive egger. Where do people buy pullets/young hens? I've only bought on Craigslist. Does a hen need to be laying to know if it is an olive egger?

Surely some one on here has gotta be selling OE's. I think there are a couple of adds here in the PDX area, but that is quite the drive for ya.

Just a little input - RIRs can be a little aggressive. Granted, I think it depends on the bird, but I've read that my Rhodie isn't the only RIR in the world with attitude. That said, they do have a saving grace - they lay REGULARLY. I can count on an egg from Rhodie almost every single day.

 

[FirewifeJess]

Renee - I added another science experiment with eggs on your facebook wall!

 

[CarolynF]

Ok~ thank you for the advice! The only reason I want the RIR is because I've heard they are good layers AND I want a red chicken to name Rosie I certainly don't want to risk getting anything aggressive. My hens are all sweeties.

I'm having trouble finding an olive egger. Where do people buy pullets/young hens? I've only bought on Craigslist. Does a hen need to be laying to know if it is an olive egger?

I just wrote to someone I know that might have an OE. If so I'll let you know, ok? Have you considered an ameraucana or EE? My EE is pretty red (my avatar) and she has a pretty green egg. But they don't lay quite as many eggs, or as big. Mine are almost always over 2 oz. which makes them "large" but the RIRs my DiL had were considerably larger. Of the 4 she had, one was more aggressive and the little girls avoided her.

 

[Slinglings]

Ok~ thank you for the advice! The only reason I want the RIR is because I've heard they are good layers AND I want a red chicken to name Rosie  I certainly don't want to risk getting anything aggressive.  My hens are all sweeties. 

  I'm having trouble finding an olive egger.  Where do people buy pullets/young hens?  I've only bought on Craigslist.  Does a hen need to be laying to know if it is an olive egger? 

I just wrote to someone I know that might have an OE.  If so I'll let you know, ok?  Have you considered an ameraucana or EE?  My EE is pretty red (my avatar) and she has a pretty green egg.  But they don't lay quite as many eggs, or as big.  Mine are almost always over 2 oz. which makes them "large" but the RIRs my DiL had were considerably larger.  Of the 4 she had, one was more aggressive and the little girls avoided her.

Thanks! What area are you located in? I am interested in any hen that can lay a blue, or blue green egg. As long as the eggs are 2 oz or larger, I would be happy with them.

 

[BantyChickenLuv]

Just a little input - RIRs can be a little aggressive. Granted, I think it depends on the bird, but I've read that my Rhodie isn't the only RIR in the world with attitude. That said, they do have a saving grace - they lay REGULARLY. I can count on an egg from Rhodie almost every single day.

I think what your thinking of is a production Red that you buy from the feed store. Yes, they are mean, and I know that for a fact, considering the fact that mine chases me around the yard, and not in a good way. However, real, true, Heritage RIR's are extremely docile. They may not lay as many eggs but are definetly better in the long run.

 

[FirewifeJess]

I'm considering getting rid of a few of my girls over the winter and then getting pullets I want in the spring. All of my girls are laying now, but I won't guarantee they'll continue through the winter if they are moved and stressed. Here's what I *might* get rid of if anyone is interested:
1 white/tan Easter Egger, 6 months old today ($22)
1 blue Easter Egger, 18mo approx ($25)
1 BCM with a very bare bottom from some plucking in her previous home ($25) Lays a nice large brown egg every other day, she looks ragged but is healthy.

All my birds have been wormed for the winter with Eprinex within the last 2 weeks. Willing to discount for anyone who wants more than 1. I just don't want so many birds cooped up for the winter.

 

[CarolynF]

Hello all! I'm a major newbie! I have recently (Saturday) acquired my first batch of 5 chicks, 2 Buff Orpingtons, and 3 Barred Rocks I'm so excited!!! Then Sunday I was given 6 BA's, but Monday am I woke up and two were dead. :-( I kinda freaked out... Now my babies are spoiled rotten and my daughter, the dog, and, probably, the rabbits are planning a "coupe de coop" for my attention, I think.

I am going to have to go through 522 pages of posts later... in the meantime:

Is anyone hosting a Chicken Coop Tour this year? I absolutely love seeing pics of peoples coops on here, BYC is my latest addiction, but I'd love to chat with some other chick-parents to learn more. I'm on info overload.

Any suggestions on the best places to buy chick supplies, feed, etc?

Has anyone found Oxine in a store? I need some more, but I can't justify spending $32 for 1 gallon, when I can get them for $27 (4+). Does anyone else need any, and want to split?!

When does Tacoma consider chickens to be "adult"?

What is the first thing I should know as a new chicken owner? I found out today that my chicky's are smart! =)

-Andie (aka TacomaFarms or "Crazy Chicken/Rabbit/Dog Lady" hehe!)

Hi There Andie!!!

I'm afraid I can't answer your questions but others here will jump in soon I'm sure.

 

[CarolynF]

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Thanks! What area are you located in? I am interested in any hen that can lay a blue, or blue green egg. As long as the eggs are 2 oz or larger, I would be happy with them.

I just PM'd you about the OE. Hope you can work something out. Sounds like fun!

 

[KMHunter]

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Very good advice!