Rhode Island Red What to Know Before Buying One

Today we are going to be going over the Rhode Island Red chicken!
We will discuss an in depth breakdown of this breed.
How much do these chickens cost?
How many eggs do they lay per year?
Are they good with kids?
How long do they live?
We will be answering all of these questions and much more!
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[@maren807]

I had 3 RI Reds. One was killed by a hawk, she was at the top of the pecking order in my flock. Out of my two that are left, Sweetpea is my most tame bird. She lets me pick her right up and is very friendly. My RI Reds are definitely more bossy to my other chickens but nothing concerning. I have a young RI Red rooster in my flock right now. He's 10 months old and so far he is gentle and polite. I am handling him daily and feeding treats from my hand so he learns I am the boss 😊

[@kl1958]

Thanks for your help.

[@rudiyuli7978]

Halo

[@andiincali.4663]

I love my Red she's the smartest of the bunch. She is second in command. She is not mean or bossy. My girls get along just fine. She doesn't like our kittens coming near her, she gently lets them know to give her space and it's fine. I think if you are having problems with aggression you might want to reconsider your chicken keeping practices. They probably need more room.

[@AdventuresOfTheF550]

I sort of fell into two hens. RIR both of them. Both of them will let you pick them up and pet them. Both put out an egg almost two thirds the size of the palm of my hand almost everyday. I love them. They are my pets now! With it being only two I try to give them the best of everything. They are so sweet, they deserve it. They'll never see a dinner table, not with me!

[@randybutler4772]

Interesting information about this breed. As a child I raised 6 Road island red chicks to maturity. Many years ago. Thank you for sharing. Brings back memories.

[@ethanholbrook4608]

Incredibly helpful video for someone that's considering getting chickens but not sure what makes each breed unique.

[@kimlucero4630]

I have one, almost one year old, and she is an excellent producer and gets right down to business. She is gorgeous dark mahogany. A few things about mine is she is definitely pushy and loud when she wants to free range. She doesn’t like to be touched and is the only one who will not squat for me. I just got four more chicks, and she seeks them out. I’m a little worried when i finally integrate them. She gets along well with her mates though.

[@samwhite1345]

What does not squat mean?

[@kimlucero4630]

@@samwhite1345 I have read that they will crouch down or “squat” as a sign of submission and when a hen is ready to start laying eggs. She will lower her body and slightly adjust her wings and tail and shifts herself into a mating position. If there isn’t a rooster, they will crouch or submit to their keeper.

[@samwhite1345]

@@kimlucero4630 oh cool thank you

[@sandralafond3818]

I have 8 RIR hens. Their personalities vary, greatly. I consider them sociable, but not necessarily friendly. They are curious and do seem to enjoy my company. They follow me for treats. A couple of them seem to know their names and come when called. Most of my girls will squat and allow me to pick them up - but they definitely do NOT prefer to be handled. When I integrated chicks into the flock, I added RIR chicks to RIR hens. It took a long time. The hens were rather aggressive to the chicks. I would like to try other breeds, but I fear integrating a more docile breed to my existing RIR flock. They are very good layers.

[@rudiyuli7978]

Halo

[@zosimopablo9943]

Thank you for sharing facts about Rhode Island red chickens.

[@StewieGriffin505]

Best video I have found on the subject. Thanks.

[@kennethhigdon1159]

I have two Susie and Karen. Karen is at the top of the pecking order of the flock of 13 hens and two roosters. You can use MY nesting box when I decide that you can and only when I decide to allow it

[@JenniferClark-wx3sd]

I have a Rhode Island red and they have per do use 16 dozen already

[@intheshell35ify]

Fine birds. Independent. Nice layers and good for the stew pot. Meat is dark and tough but the flavor can't be beat. I would stew the flavor into the stock and buy some cheap grocery store chicken to throw in.

[@wandawilliams2397]

I have 6 spoiled Reds5 of whom have laid daily since Easter. They follow me everywhere. They are jealous of the new ladies. (Mixed flock) As long as they get treats first, they are becoming more tolerant. However I do have 2 broody hens right now. Generalization didn’t really fit my girls, but that’s likely my fault

[@leslie3937]

My 2 RiRs are 13wo. They act like love birds together. One of my older BR ladies hates them and is in isolation. The rest get along.

[@rudiyuli7978]

Haloo

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

I have Rhode Island Reds strictly for Eggs they are weather hearty..long life and laying span..

[@okie-kan9240]

My Rhode Island Red roosters are way too aggressive, not nice or accepting of other new chickens. I am switching to Barred Rocks.

[@kl1958]

Sounds great. Thanks for your help.

[@iamlegend5190]

You haven't met April and Kingdom!!! They own my backyard.

[@unacceptablesisterpeter3431]

I am ordering 5 roosters and 12 hens. 4 roosters will be for the pot.

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

If you go into any super Market or meat market you won't find Rhoad island Reds being sold for meat

[@tayatay6501]

My favorite hens 😍

[@MackjSmith-s2g]

I once knew corl whom wanted to have a chicken farm interesting enough Tyson chicken came the the Internet she and her grandchildren are well i hope .

[@darkshaman7087]

I love having a fight with my Rhode rooster, he is not that bad but now and then loves to have go at me but he back off when fight him back, also he ran at me one day when I was not looking and attacked but did not put his spurs in me which he could have.

[@kevingrantonic8812]

Sounds like he needs to end up between two slices of bread.

[@darkshaman7087]

@@kevingrantonic8812 haha, he should end up in bread as I incubated his egg and brought him up so he should be a bit more grateful, I did nearly take his head off once with a very thin stick but it broke on impact but he behaved for some time after that, also I have some Swedish flower roosters and they ain't that bad and one of them is really timid. My mate was fixing car and his rooster attacked him so he threw a hammer at it and he thought he killed it but after sometime the rooster got up and then really attacked him haha so he ended up shooting it as so ferocious.

[@pinklight2754]

We have two as pets and we also have two toddlers girls and a 7 yr old and they love to be held and ruffled around by them. Sweetest girls but they will let them know when enough is enough lol wish I could post a picture

[@MackjSmith-s2g]

Oh ,yes she could rebuild a server before there was a server mack human corol and shilia take care happy 4th her idea too.

[@mlk08012]

My RIR rooster is the most mellow rooster ever.

[@CamilleTylerbrand]

Two of my 12 month old hens just killed two of my 16 month Polish hands. I didn’t know how much they hated them. Any suggestions

[@jerseyinthephilippines1283]

Good stuff. Thanks

[@Flix776]

This is epic!

[@kimhoffman1071]

I got one red and she is so vocal and pushy

[@KeoniKoa]

So you mean to tell me there's both a GMO and Heritage version of this bird?

[@kl1958]

I have heard this breed especially the roosters can be aggressive. Any truth to this?

[@okie-kan9240]

Yes! Mine are extremely aggressive. They are always picking on others as well.

[@somerandomusername2590]

It depends, i ordered a run of 4 Rhode island red eggs, fast forward 4-5 months and have 3 hens and a rooster. My recommendation is starting them at a young age or from a good breeder to have them used to people. All my hens are different personalities with Content to tolorant and another one thats scared all the time As far as rooster i raised him since a chick and took time for him specifically and and he super friendly, never pecks me or anything (when he got hormones he would tunnel vision my hand and grab , but with a week of handling he returned to his happy self) You get what you put in but sometimes you get chickens with bad tendencies so trying to breed for good personalities is key to good flock

[@kl1958]

@@somerandomusername2590 How do you find a good breeder/hatchery?

[@YouButter]

Yes yes yes! Il never own any more once these die off

[@coffman90]

I have a rooster. He's not the friendliest but isn't terrible.. I carry a broomstick to shew him away and he leaves me alone... if I don't have a stick though he notices and comes at me. He does good with the other chickens though

[@jimp7092]

Some of the pictures are not RIRs

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

The Rhode Island Reds can live up to 10 to 15 years

[@clayanimationsnake-8549]

Bro am I a bad person I could not stop thinking of kfc but rode island is the goat I live there it’s not that great im dead 😂😂😂

[@rudiyuli7978]

can I have the eggs hatched

[@YouButter]

Mine are mean to our newest chickens . I don’t care for the R I reds.

[@kl1958]

Thanks for your input.

[@pauliexcluded1]

They are survivors.

[@dianeveilleux6452]

Most of the birds you are showing aren't Rhode Island Reds.

[@RealBelisariusCawl]

“Y’all ain’t plannin’ on @&$!in’ these chickens, are ya?”

[@MackjSmith-s2g]

I think i don't want to exaggerate mack human.little mack

[@markwarren7116]

My Rhode Island Reds always laid double yoked eggs.

[@GanfieldBrandon]

Chickens lay eggs at noon