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RIR's are a reasonably good duel purpose bird. Many farms who use them for both eggs and meat will wait to butcher until the hens are past egg production age which is about 18 months to 2 years old. At this time they go one corn feed instead of layer feed and are fattened up for about six weeks.
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What is a good tempter for Rhode Island reds?
the tempters for rhode island in the summer
Where is the Rhode Island Reds Heritage Society in Barrington Rhode Island located?
The address of the Rhode Island Reds Heritage Society is: Po Box 167, Barrington, RI 02806-0167
Which bantam is best egg layer?
Rhode island reds
What breed of chickens do the Gosselins have?
The Gosselins have rhode island reds
Can Rhode Island Reds be pets?
Yes! Rhode Island Reds are usually friendly and good pets but can also be aggressive if irritated or if in confined. If raised right, Reds can be loving and often stay in groups. Rhode Island Reds lay brown eggs, which (if the chicken is raised right) can be plentiful. Hope this helps! (check wikipedia for more information)
How are rhode island reds adapted to their habitat?
They have feathers for weather protection.
When do Rhode Island reds moult?
on a Tuesday, always on a Tuesday. your a pie
Buff Orpingtons Leghorns and Rhode Island reds are types of what?
Chickens
What breeds make bluebell hens?
Marans and rhode island reds
What are Rhode Island Reds used for?
they are used for meat and for their eggs. they are also very friendly and calm when worked with. same for a rhode island white.
Do Rhode Island reds lay white eggs?
No they lay brown eggs
You have leghorns orpigitons and rhode island reds but you only have leghorn roosters is this a problem?
Walter
