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