Rhode Island Red Chickens: Everything You Should Know

There are plenty of reasons why Rhode Island Red Chickens are so popular today, and in this video we will talk about every one of these and more.

So, if that sounds like something you’d be interested in, then we’ve got a lot of information to bestow upon you.

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Check out our full article on Rhode Island Red Chickens here:

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You will learn:

The History of the Rhode Island Red Chicken
Rhode Island Red Size and Appearance
Rhode Island Reds Purpose
Color Varieties
Rhode Island Reds’ Personality
Noise Levels
Rhode Island Red Health Issues
Typical Coop Setup and Roaming
Beginner-Friendliness
Is the Rhode Island Red the Right Breed for You?

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[dancewithmyshadows]

We love this breed. A friend of ours has some and we always take care of them when he works out of town. We just got our own 4 chicks to raise last night. We do live in a neighborhood, but everyone around us is pretty tolerant of animals so I hope they won’t bother anyone.

[whitneyhoffman]

These videos about chickens are so helpful!! Thank you!!!

[flamzimmermann]

I have a Rhodie Roo and hen I raised in a batch of peeps I purchased at the farm store last spring. He is so beautiful and the sweetest boy that loves attention and engaging. His name is Polo Rojo and his 'sister' is Miss Lucy. Everyone that meets him loves Polo Rojo. I Do spoil my chickens, though.🐓😊

[randallcrawford]

like your video ! I have one called Ginger! She is nosey! And curious and even follows me inside always looking for food or a treat but encouraged her to go forage with the rest of the flock free-range and have had a lot of ticks and in less than 6 months has gotten 90% better and her eggs are nice and round. Though out of endearment I sometimes call her my Red headed step child for being nosey and curious about what I am doing....she is a enjoyment and I do recommend this Breed....I had started a new flock when I moved and had a buff bantam Japanese rooster and mother hen who raised a Rhode island red and two wyandottes besides two of her Rooster helped raise them and found food would call the chicks over to eat when they where out foraging so they all had good parents but out of These breeds the Rhode island red seems to be the friendliest and enjoys human company more than the others though when I work outside the whole flock seems to follow me and stay close by...and when I find a grub or grasshoppers or on occasion give them treats and whistle when I'm out on the property so they know I'm there and usually come to greet me and I know they staying out of trouble... next time the mother hen wants to hatch some eggs I'll definitely like to hatch some of Ginger's be very interesting to see a Japanese Rhode island red cross...
Thanks for the video and happy Farming!

[bluebird]

When I was young my father made me look after his chooks. The work seemed neverending.
I'd often said to him I'll never have chooks as long as I live.
Now I'm retired, we have our dog and budgie but now I want chooks.when your young all you want to do is play or just go bush. You just remember all the bad things about home jobs.
Not the peace chooks give or the real eggs and meat you get.The most amazing relaxing feeling of sitting in the back yard with them feeding and scratching around you.
2 breeds I remember are the RIR and a black and white speckled chook. I find it eventually.
Most people I've spoken to try to get you to shows and set you up for breeding. No thanks, just want all the relaxing parts of these pets.

[selecttravelvacations]

I’ve heard so many different things re RIR’s, some say they’re talkative, but not loud, as hens. I decided to get 2 of them, and give them a try. One is already bully at less than 2 weeks old. I went and met some adults first. I didn’t find them loud, just wanting of attention, which my son liked.

[UsmanFaraz]

Thank for your informative and practical knowledge video, keep sharing good videos

[neo]

Not as aggressive as some of the more natural (jungle) breeds but I wouldn't say they are friendly or tame. I've been around this breed for well over 40 years and it's my favorite breed. I sure wouldn't suggest them to somebody with just a small backyard flock or a first time chicken owner. I also wouldn't suggest them to somebody wanting them for lap pets.

[doriewoodward]

i have 6 road island reds just love them

[Nicolisweetiepie]

They are great chickens! I have 3 reds and 2 white they are my best layers for sure.

[marysharon]

😅 like your volg. Great info. And the end is great.

[charlescade]

My hens are great! Rooster is feisty! I keep a yellow aluminum boat paddle handy, he respects yellow!😂😂🤣 He's great forager and protector though, probably weighs 15lbs++

[FlorelynOggas-dbso]

Is there any sailing in tabuk kalinga

[PLJS]

RIR are a great breed. I have a RIR rooster and 8 Hens in my flock and I have quite a few mix chicken. ❤ this breed and love there ex large brown eggs. Mine are not that vocal. I have other breeds that are more vocal. My Rooster is very mean to anyone other than us. Mine love roaming in the back yard!! Hardy. ❤❤ our RIR chickens.

[debbienichols]

I have 6 RIR, 5 Barred Rock, 7Jersey Giants and 1 Olive Egger ! 1RIR is a roo !

[LovingIdaho]

The reason I have never liked rhode island reds was the rooster attitude when it hits adulthood . The are always mean . The hens are also aggressive against other hens . I have had chickens for over 50 years . My favorite for egg production is red star . Some of the pictures you show on this video are sexlink hens .

[pordoyhiligsoroy]

do rhode island reds brood or heat-up their own eggs after laying? please reply asap. i have RIR laying eggs but i dont see them brooding or heating up the eggs.. ir do i still need to wait? as it is still producing eggs

[bobbyjuice]

Loud is not a characteristic I've encountered, RIR is only breed I ever had. Best chicken you can have in my opinion.

[racheldayton]

I have a rhode island red chicken how do I tell if it's a hen or a rooster

[silvarios]

To me it's the best. Even in this video some were not RI reds. They have a deep red color with black on the outside of each feather. Bright yellow feet peaks and eyes. No white color at all. They r hardly strong and healthy. Loud yes very smart and nosey. Shaped like a brick straight front straight backs straight hind ends. Yummy meat large brown eggs 300 a year.