rhode island red

  1. G

    Help! Opened eggs on day 23 and they are still alive!!

    Firstly I'm only a beginner at incubating eggs, so I have 2 Rhode Island Red eggs that didn't hatch and it's day 23 and I thought they were dead because there was no movement when I candled and no sound so I opened the eggs from the air cell side in case they were alive but didn't expect them to...
  2. WildPrimal

    My hens won't eat Flock Party Crickets anymore

    Hello everyone. I purchased a bag of flock party dried crickets to supplement my Rhode Island Red pullets' diets with some protein when they were about a month old. Initially, they went crazy for them. They loved these treats. Now my chicks they are 3 and a half months old and refuse to eat...
  3. G

    Thought they were RIR, now I'm not sure

    I thought Big Red and Penny were RIRs but they have white on their backs and face and black in their tail feathers. Sid is darker and a richer, solid red color. Could they still be RIRs or are they something else? Big Red and Penny are around 11 weeks old Sid is around 9 weeks old Got them all...
  4. HorsesRMe123

    Are these all pullets?

    I have two Rhode Island Reds and two Leghorns, they are all 62 days old now (9 weeks old tomorrow) I’m hoping all are pullets. The two Rhode Island Reds don’t have as broad of a tail as the Leghorns. But, the Leghorns have larger combs. The Leghorns have broad, well-rounded tails, yellow combs...
  5. echickens

    Looking to buy 2-3 Pullets (Preferably 10-14 weeks old) near NJ

    Hi everyone, I'm looking to purchase 2-3 pullets to join my flock. I need a couple more chickens for the winter and my current flock is around 12 weeks old. I am looking for Buff Orpington, Speckled Sussex, Jersey Giant, or Wyandotte, but I'm not too picky as long as the breed will be friendly...
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    • Forum: Chickens 8 Weeks & Older
  6. Grey Gables

    Not sure what’s wrong — dehydration? Parasites?

    Hi, My 5 month old RIR has not been herself the last few hours. I went to let my chickens out of their run and everyone excitedly ran out. She did not, which is very unusual. She eventually slowly walked out toward the others. She kept stopping and standing still for lengths of time. High was...
  7. WildPrimal

    Should you sterilize your coop before adding new chickens to the flock?

    Hello everyone I am new to this website! I have been reading that you should sterilize your coop before introducing new chickens into your flock. I currently have three, 3 month old Rhode Island Red pullets and 4 Barred Rock chicks. The Rhode Island Reds are outside in my large wooden backyard...
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    • barrad plymouth rock chicks introduce introducing chickens introducing chicks introducing hens pullets rhode island red sterile sterilizing coop
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    • Forum: New Member Introductions
  8. DEChickGal

    Rhode Island Red Mix?

    Hello. This is my favorite hen and I know she is Rhode Island Red but does she have some mix in her? If so what do you think? All my other Rhode Island’s do not have the white feathers. I love this girl just haven’t thought of a name yet. 🤔
  9. Hippiechicklover

    Please Help!! Jubilee Orpington, Rhode Island Red, and a Cochin.

    Hello! Lots of questions here on both breeds & sex. I bought what I thought was three pullets from a breeder. He was the one who confirmed the breeds. I live in the city & can't have roosters, and this is my second batch to replace the rooster I had before (UGH). All are a month old. So here...
  10. S

    Introducing Myself

    We are brand spanking new to raising chickens. We started 3 mos ago as something to do during quarantine especially for our adult special needs daughter. We started with 5 New Hampshire Reds and immediately found that all kinds of things came up that we needed to know about and that’s how we...
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    • automatic chicken coop door chicken coop chicken coop building chickens easter egger ideal misting system new predator rhode island red
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    • Forum: New Member Introductions
  11. Johnaimeelee

    9.5 week old Rhode Island Red hen or roo?

    Approximately 9.5 weeks old. We were told they were Rhode island reds when we got them. If anyone has any help on roo or hen now that they are a bit older would be appreciated! Thank you! There are two purple ones. If the pictures dont help I can upload others
  12. ChickenNewbie2020

    Rhode Island Reds Roosters???

    We recently got 8 chicks, 4 golden comets which we knew were hens and 4 RI Reds which we didn’t know what they were. Now they are approx 3 months and we fear we now have 4 roosters. Can you help us tell if they are roosters or hens?
  13. O

    Sexing 6 Week Old RIR and Blacktail Chicks

    Could anyone help me out with sexing these chicks? Lighter one I think is a blacktail and darker one is RIR. I won't put what I think their genders are so I don't influence anyone😬! Any suggestions appreciated!
  14. H

    Type of hens? Sex-Links, RIRs? Other?

    Hi Everyone, New to backyard chickens. This website has been a gold mine of information. Thanks to all for taking the time to offer your thoughts. I recently picked up these pullets from the farm down the road. I am having a hard time identifying them, the farmer wasn't even certain. Amy...
  15. R

    My chicken is crying help!

    So I bought 3 chickens and was told they were all hens. Well yesterday 2 of them started to crow and unfortunately where we live my neighbor won’t allow us to have a crowing rooster. So I contacted the Breeder and she said no problem! Bring the roosters back - I have a buyer looking for roosters...
  16. M

    Help sexing RIR and Barred Rocks

    I’ve gone back and forth on gender. They are four weeks old. Can anyone help me? Four barred rocks and two Rhode Island Reds.
  17. O

    Help: Hen with Green Poop and Cold.

    My Hen looks tiresome after laying egg yesterday. This morning I observed her poop/feces is color green with white. Could somebody give some recommendations on how to treat her? Please. I'm just a beginner in raising free-range chickens, your recommendation will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
  18. O

    Hen with Green Poop and Cold.

    My Hen looks tiresome after laying egg yesterday. This morning I observed her poop/feces is color green with white. Could somebody give some recommendations on how to treat her? Please. I'm just a beginner in raising free-range chickens, your recommendation will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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