Are New Hampshire Reds Docile or Aggressive?

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AzaleaParkFarm

AzaleaParkFarm

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I read somewhere that NHR were more docile than RIRs. I have since read the opposite. I have two of each coming in my newest chicken shipment. Can some NHR owners give me some clarity? I've had RIR for years, but I found them a bit aggressive towards the Barred Rocks. Any help here would be greatly appreciated!
 
My NHR, Mathilda, is the sweetest of my 4 chicken flock. She is on the lowest rung of the pecking order but she doesn't let it get her down. She cackles and makes a fuss each time she lays an egg and I lover her flappy comb. She is not at all aggressive although she was holding her own pretty well yesterday with the new treat ball I hung up for them. Here she is leading the group up the stairs to check out that days treat
 
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Heritage bred New Hampshires are not typically aggressive. Hatchery sourced Production Reds that are light enough to have the label New Hampshire Red, are an entirely different thing. Hatchery birds are not bred for temperament, so you never know what your birds are going to be like.
 
AzaleaParkFarm said:
I read somewhere that NHR were more docile than RIRs. I have since read the opposite. I have two of each coming in my newest chicken shipment. Can some NHR owners give me some clarity? I've had RIR for years, but I found them a bit aggressive towards the Barred Rocks. Any help here would be greatly appreciated!
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I have 3 NHR one is very aggressive to my black australorp. It only depends, some NHR are very friendly but all are aggressive with food. I hope that's able to answer your question.
 

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