rhode island red
7 stories filed under rhode island red on Alektorophobia. The newest of them: “Odard the rooster is getting cocky: and we've got little kids to protect”, “Cluck-tastic upgrade: Is the Eglu Cube fowl-proof enough for my hens”, and “Rhode Island Red or Fowl Play? Why Nugget and Emerald Look So Different”. Odard the rooster is getting cocky, and with little kids to protect, that's a problem that's both egg-citing and terrifying. Oh, the bottom of the nesting box just *fell out*? Chickens. Everything there is to know about chickens and the fear of them. The list below is every rhode island red story on Alektorophobia, newest first.
Odard the rooster is getting cocky: and we've got little kids to protect
Odard the rooster is getting cocky, and with little kids to protect, that's a problem that's both egg-citing and terrifying. Our reader's Rhode Island Red has jumped at her twice, no spurs yet, no injuries, but the fear is real. We get it. You love the guy, he's beautiful, he's sweet to his hens, but you can't afford a dangerous bird. Chasing him around to prove you're not scared? That just ended in a frantic game of fowl hide-and-seek. Don't stew him yet. There are ways to curb this behavior before it escalates, and we've got the cluck-tastic advice to share.
Cluck-tastic upgrade: Is the Eglu Cube fowl-proof enough for my hens
Oh, the bottom of the nesting box just *fell out*? That's the kind of wake-up call no chicken keeper needs, and I'm so glad your four Rhode Island Reds are okay after their unscheduled jailbreak. Losing your guinea hens to a raccoon earlier this year makes that anxiety completely understandable, you're right to want something sturdier. The Eglu Cube from Omlet certainly looks the part, and if their waterer impressed you, the build quality is probably solid. But is it truly fowl-proof? I'd love to hear from anyone who's put one through the wringer. For those still sorting out signs of trouble in the flock, our guide on "That red spot won't quit" might offer some clues.
Rhode Island Red or Fowl Play? Why Nugget and Emerald Look So Different
So Nugget and Emerald are both supposed to be Rhode Island Reds, yet one looks like she's been dipped in green feathers and the other is built like a tiny barn fortress. I love this mystery because it perfectly captures the glorious chaos of chicken keeping. My money's on Emerald being a mix or a color variant, especially since Odard the rooster shares her shimmer. Sometimes breeds just throw curveballs, and that's the cluck-tastic fun of it. As for the laying pause? Totally normal. Six months is young, and a sudden stop often means stress, a molt, or just them being dramatic divas. For more feathered friend detective work, check out "She's got a burning chicken question", it's full of that same relatable fowl play.
These three senior hens are still clucking strong after twelve years together
Fourteen and a half years old and still clucking strong, Heckle, Ginger, and Daisy are basically the golden girls of the coop. I love that one of them suddenly started cawing like a rooster this year, despite never having one around. Maybe she's just found her voice in retirement. These three musketeers have been together since March 2012, always chattering, always pecking, always attached at the hip. They stopped laying eggs eight years ago, but who cares? They've earned their "me time" with treats and warm tail-feather soaks. After losing others between 7 and 12 years, these ladies are defying all odds. How much longer will they keep going? Honestly, I'm just grateful for every clucky morning.
Cluck-tastic mystery: Will these feathered friends ever gift us eggs?
Well, color me clueless and a little bit clucky. Here we are, months after Memorial Day, and the only thing these feathered friends are gifting us is a daily dose of sass. The Rhode Island Red with the dark tail feathers is the usual suspect for the squabbles, but honestly, they all seem to be playing a game of fowl hide-and-seek with my patience. No crowing going on, just a lot of side-eyeing from the coop. Will we ever hear the glorious egg-song? I'm starting to think they might be plotting against me. For anyone else riding this same rollercoaster of uncertainty, you might get a kick out of "Truffle's egg dash is the fowl play our hearts needed.
Meet the Kuroiler: India's Egg-cellent Feathered Friend!
Well, cluck me sideways, the Kuroiler is the kind of bird that makes you want to start a backyard revolution. This isn't just another feathery face; it's a dual-purpose dynamite stick from Keggfarms, bred for both eggs and meat. I love the idea of a bird that gives you up to 200 brown eggs a year and still has the gumption to pack on weight for the dinner table. It's like the overachiever of the poultry world, minus the fussy feathers. While I appreciate a good game of fowl hide-and-seek, the Kuroiler's adaptability to rural life is no joke. For anyone who's ever had their heart stolen by a chick, just check out "Six fluffy chicks have hatched, egg-cellent news from our feathered friends!
Flock expansion panic: can you add hens before they start laying
Well, look at you, ready to double down on the pecking order! I love that you started with four because you were worried about biting off more than you could chew, but now you're feeling the pull of two more fluffy butts in the yard. That's the spirit! Honestly, the timing is a bit of a fowl play situation. At 12 weeks, your current ladies are in that awkward teenage phase, and adding youngsters now means a lot of "who's the boss" posturing, but it's totally doable. It's usually easier to integrate them *before* the laying hormones kick in, so you've got a small window of opportunity to make it work without a full-blown mutiny.