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New Hampshire Chicken
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Find out now >Willem Hoekstra
Other common names: New Hampshire Red; NHR
The basics:
In the early 1900’s the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Stations sought to create a Rhode Island Red chicken that produced more meat that matured faster. This resulted in the creation of the New Hampshire standard breed. There is also a smaller New Hampshire bantam breed.
Types: Bantam, Largefowl
Varieties (Single Comb): Chestnut
Uses: Eggs, Meat
Weights:
Bantam: 30 - 34 oz
Largefowl: 6.5 - 8.5 lbs
Personality: Gentle and friendly
Broody: Occasionally
Preferred climate: Any
Handles confinement: Yes
Egg production: Good (3/week)
Egg color: Brown
Egg size: Extra Large
What else you should know:
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Most Helpful Review
"I began raising New Hampshires, because I am a fan of the old heritage, simple,..."
From Jamie 2544 days ago
Worst Match Review
"This chicken was less flighty than my rhodies but not as friendly as my sexlink..."
From hisfarmgirl 867 days ago
Small Farmer Review
"I've kept chickens for most of my life, I like the red variety as they look lik..."
From sarahabbott195 445 days ago
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