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Rhode Island Red Experiences
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Welcome to the wild world of Rhode Island Reds! As a first-time chicken parent, you’re diving into the delightful chaos of chick life, and it sounds like your two RIRs are living up to their reputation for spunkiness. Their fearless approach—flying at you and nipping your fingers—might feel a bit overwhelming, but fear not! This behavior is quite common for chicks around 6-7 weeks old, as they’re exploring their surroundings and asserting their personalities. Mixed reviews on RIR temperament can leave you scratching your head, but every chicken has its quirks. Let’s gather experiences from fellow chicken enthusiasts to better understand these feisty feathered friends. Share your thoughts and let’s cluck about those charming antics!
This is my first time having chickens and out of my four chicks - I have two RIR. I've read numerous mixed reviews on their temperament.
So far, out of my four - they are the ones that will fly at me as soon as I open up their brooder and I have been bite twice in the last 48 hours by them when trying to hold my hand out to them to pick up under their belly. They're about 6-7 weeks old.
Is this normal behavior for chicks at that age? Can anyone share experiences on their RIR chickens behaviors?
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