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Difference between RIR and NHR?

Discussion in 'Raising Baby Chicks' started by illinichick, Apr 25, 2008.

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  1. Apr 25, 2008 #1
    illinichick

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    Could anyone tell me which of the two that I have? They are all red except for a few black tail feathers. Thanks!
     
  2. Apr 25, 2008 #2
    @migocontodos~

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    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!
     
  3. Apr 25, 2008 #3
    illinichick

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    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!
     
  4. Apr 25, 2008 #4
    MS9325

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    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.
     
  5. Apr 25, 2008 #5
    @migocontodos~

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    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!!!
     
  6. Apr 27, 2008 #6
    Ugly Cowboy

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    I'd say probly RIR.
     
  7. Apr 27, 2008 #7
    rockyroo

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

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