Most of our eggs are on the jumbo side, we got a few tiny ones now from hens that are just hitting the age, but I've got one hen that just spits out huge eggs. I posted an 85g 8 months ago on here, but now this one is 100

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[–] 5 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I've got 7 Rhode Island Reds and a few of them lay some big ones as well. I haven't weighed them yet but now I shall and follow up. :) Thanks for sharing!

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  • [–] [S] 5 points 1 year ago* (2 children)

    They are great birds. Really calm, maybe even to calm at times. I was worried when my Australian shepherd ran outside when I wasn't there and got into the fenced area where I had the chickens. Was only 4ft so he just leaped over. Went out there and he was just laying in the middle of their area and they were just clucking around him. The dog happy to know they were herded, and them not caring at all that he was there.

    Never worried after that.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    I have 2 small mutts that we exposed the girls to since they were chicks. One pretty much ignores them, the other thought she was a chickie mama when they were little. They are completely chill around both of the dogs but wasn't hesitant to peck at our cousin dog upon his sniffing around the pen.

    I have reinforced regular handling/petting of them since they were little and they are very comfortable whenever we need to pick them up. I have only cared for RIRs and am spoiled to the fact that I want to stick with just that breed due to their egg production and temperment.

    It always brings me joy just hanging out with the ladies. Love to spoil them with fresh fruits and vegetables along with their other regular grub treats.

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

    Understandable, I cut up a watermelon and a honeydew melon and may have left a little more than needed on all the outsides because I knew I'd give them to the chickens. I have been lucky that I haven't had an aggressive chicken yet. But I haven't had anything fancy I guess. Silkies look rediculous so I've always wanted one, but I've heard they can have an attitude. I may end up with some denomination of Eater egger, Plymouth Rock mix soon enough, which I'm curious what color the eggs would be, or what it would look like. But the rooster is now 6 months old, he reminds us at 4:45am every morning now 🙄

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