New to New Hampshire

[bigclucker]

I was able to get 3 beautiful and healthy NH this morning to add to my 6 RIR and 6 BA. They are 29 weeks, so I'm guessing they'll lay about anytime? the owner (had several breeds) thought they had laid maybe 1 already, not sure.

Anything I need to know about this breed that would be different from what I have?

Thanks, everyone here has been so helpful so far.

 

[Chris09]

Well first they were bred solely from Rhode Island Reds.
The breed name is New Hampshire. (no red in there name)

They lay a dark to light brown egg.
For the most part they should be a lot like your Rhode Island Reds.

Chris

 

[cubalaya]

they are lighter in color and grow faster than rir's

 

[valentinebaby]

My NHR's started laying early compared to the BO's and EE's - very friendly girls (except Ginger). They tend to rule the roost over the others, but they are very sweet and have easy temperaments.

 

[bigclucker]

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No problem, but they are listed here on BYC under breeds as NH Reds.

 

[onthespot]

Their eggs are big and pretty!