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Are you Rhode Island Red Chicken Savy?

You know… That blaze of red feathers streaking across someones yard. Can’t really miss them if you look hard enough at someone’s chicken flock, because they are so popular. The Rhode Island Red Chicken and You I have seen a lot of Rhode Island Red Chickens in my time and they seem to be one of the favourites amongst people who just want chickens as pets and chickens that lay eggs very well. They are a heavier bird and I have found that they have a lovely disposition, so why would you not want a red chicken… Have you seen their red feathers? Why are they called “Rhode Island Reds” and where do they come from? This is actually one of the few chicken breeds whose name is in fact self-explanatory. Rhode Island Reds were developed in Rhode Island, fancy that! And these chickens have been Rhode Island’s state bird since 1954, and they are characterized by their distinctive rich red color. Told you about their red coloured feathers… This chic...

Those Insider Treats for Chickens Straight from the Chickens Beak

What would your chickens tell you… When you come into their hen house carrying a bunch of edible goodies and their eyes start to bulge with excitement. One of the nicest reactions you are going to get from your chickens is when those treats for chickens become an obsession with your feathered friends running around the chicken run following you for their chicken treats. Read more... chciken treats