Rhode Island Red Preserve at Oak Bower

05/03/2025

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03/22/2025

I normally do not let visitors come in to see my birds for health reasons. However, I did allow an out-of-state 4H family view my birds in person. It can be very helpful for beginners having someone point out strengths and weaknesses to help them get a feel for type. I must admit, their oos and ahs did give me new eyes to appreciate what I have.

02/11/2025

Hatching chicks today. I am using pedigree bags, so I know both the c**k bird and the hen that produced each chick.

01/02/2025

I am a little late this year. I just started saving eggs for incubation. Sanitized my incubator and hatcher today. Now I just need to process some extra c**kerels, and I will be ready for the new year.

12/24/2024

How to evaluate RIRs color and feather quality. Thank you, Ruth Caron, for this information. Danny Feathers is showing Ruth Caron how to evaluate a Rhode Island red bantam. Same process works for large fowl. Video from Shawnee Oklahoma 2013. Over 10 years ago.

Danny Feathers showing me how to pick a Rhode Island red bantam at Shawnee in Oklahoma 2013

12/24/2024

I wanted to share what a Flanagan bird looked like when Mr. Flanagan was selecting and showing 10 years ago. You notice Don Nelson exclaims that "you could actually eat this bird" .Thank You Ruth Caron for the information. Jan 7, 2014 COLLEGE STATION
This bird belongs to lloyd Flanagan and the judge is Don Nelson. The gentleman walking up is Sam Brush then APA president. This is a Rhode Island Red Club video and all rights are reserved. It may not be used for anything unless credit is noted.

This bird belongs to lloyd Flanagan and the judge is Don Nelson. The gentleman walking up is Sam Brush then APA president. This is a Rhode Island Red Club vi...