Is this a New Hampshire?

[lauranickerson]

Just swapped one of my roosters for a pullet/hen with a family friend. I have some Red Sex Link already, and this new one looks similar, but no white markings. All red with black tail feathers.

New Hampshire?


(New one is on the ground, with a RSL on the ramp. Notice the black tail)




(Getting shade under the rabbit hutch. Again, all red with a little black)



(Side angle)



(Blurry, but my RSL is on the right turning away. You can see they are the same size)

 

[maran man 32]

Production red

 

[WalkingOnSunshine]

I agree, Production Red. Not the right color to be a New Hampshire.

 

[Fred's Hens]

I have also had some Red Sex Links show that black in the tail as well. Just depends on what the "mix" is when these hybrids are made. Production red? Sure, why not.

 

[lauranickerson]

Alright, it's settled then. I figured as much, since I have two Production Red roos (one of which I traded for this girl) that have black tails and a green sheen.

Anyone know how long it takes PRs to start laying? Heard they're quick maturing. The new one I got today was purchased about late Feb - early March. I got all my original flock mid-March.

 

[WalkingOnSunshine]

Alright, it's settled then. I figured as much, since I have two Production Red roos (one of which I traded for this girl) that have black tails and a green sheen.

Anyone know how long it takes PRs to start laying? Heard they're quick maturing. The new one I got today was purchased about late Feb - early March. I got all my original flock mid-March.

I'd look for first eggs at 19-22 weeks, if not a little earlier. That girl isn't ready to lay yet, though--her comb hasn't gotten large and red yet. Watch for that to happen, you'll then know you're a week or two from getting eggs.