Difference between RIR and NHR?

[illinichick]

Could anyone tell me which of the two that I have? They are all red except for a few black tail feathers. Thanks!

 

[@migocontodos~]

If they have black tail feathers, its a pretty sure thing you have NH Reds.

NH's were started from a foundation stock of RIRs.

The ones I had were the best layers and the eggs were huge!

 

[illinichick]

Thanks for your reply. Mine are 7 months old and have been laying for 2 months. sometimes their eggs are too big for the cartons!

 

[MS9325]

not true, rhode Island Reds also sport black tail feathers, a Rhode Island Red is darker in color compared to a new hampshire, they are a nice dark chestnut color and the New hampshires are more of a faded red or light red, as they were not breed for color but egg production.

 

[@migocontodos~]

It was a given that I would get 2 or 3 double yokers a week and they were docile as could be.
Had I not decided to mainly go with bantams I would get me some more!

Enjoy them AND the eggs!!!

 

[Ugly Cowboy]

I'd say probly RIR.

 

[rockyroo]

PB RIRS have black fearhers on tails and are darker in colour u have a gd breed in them ones