Production Reds and NH Reds - which is which??

[lengel]

Oh dear.

I ordered four Production Reds and eight NH Reds from Ideal. They are now four weeks old. My understanding was that the Production Reds are unusually small and needed to be kept separate so that they have a better chance of survival. I thought I could tell which was which when I got them at one day old but now I can't. They are four weeks old and I can't tell the difference. They all seem to be about the same size and the feather colors aren't very different any more.

Can anyone tell me what I should be looking for? Or if it matters? Thanks for your help. Here they are:

 

[speckledhen]

Even if you dont know which is which now, later on, the NHs should develop black in their tail and some black streaking in their hackles. Then you'll know. My hatchery NHs were yellowish as chicks, not reddish.

 

[Colored Egg Farmer]

The production reds should also get a little lighter and have white in them.

 

[lengel]

Thank you!

 

[Sequin]

If all the chicks are doing fine, I wouldn't worry about it much. If you start noticing them picking on certain ones, then I would take care of those seperately if need calls for it. They are really cute!!!