New Hampshire Red

Most new chicken varieties incorporate traits from several breeds, but the New Hampshire Red was developed soloely by breeding Rhode Island Reds in an attempt to maximize the finer qualities of this original stock. As their names suggest, both breeds have a red hue. The New Hampshire's plumage exhibits several shades of red, making it easy to distinguish it from the Rhode Island Red.

PRIMARY USE: eggs and meat

TEMPERAMENT: competitive, aggressive

RECOGNIZED VARIETIES: Red, Colored, Rose Comb White, Silver Grey, White

EGG PRODUCTION: excellent

EGG SIZE: large

EGG COLOR: brown

HEN WEIGHT: 6 1/2 lbs.

COCK WEIGHT: 8 1/2 lbs.

BROODY: yes

COLD HARDY: yes, but in extreme weather, comb must be protected