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This is what a New Hampshire *should* look like. Hatcheries really do not breed to standard - I have some hatchery NH and they don't really look like that LOL As for an abbreviation for Hoover's Rainbow...I suppose you could make one up :) https://insteading.com/chickens/breeds/new-hampshire/

If they are Rainbow pullets from TSC then very likely they came from Hoover's Hatchery. They would be a mixed breed and not New Hamphire. While coloring is similar, alas, they are not NH - but you can call them what you like if you are keeping and breeding them for your own use. I just would...

If you can get some photos that may be helpful. Where did the chickens come from? From your description I would suspect you are talking about the "Cushion" of the chicken. I have one New Hampshire (Hatchery quality) that has a fairly pronounced cushion, another that you can tell it's not...