Production Reds and Rhode Island Reds can be pretty aggressive towards gentler birds like Buff Orpingtons. Bullying becomes even worse if you have a bunch of an aggressive breed and only a few members of a breed with a softer temperament.
If you plan to buy some at the feed store (and keep them together) then production reds would probably be best for egg production. If your girlfriend really wants Buffs they would likely get along well with the Black Sex Links (both are gentle) instead of the RIRs or Reds.
Are these new birds going to mix in with your existing flock? Or will your girlfriend have her own flock?
If you plan to buy some at the feed store (and keep them together) then production reds would probably be best for egg production. If your girlfriend really wants Buffs they would likely get along well with the Black Sex Links (both are gentle) instead of the RIRs or Reds.
Are these new birds going to mix in with your existing flock? Or will your girlfriend have her own flock?