Rhode Island Red vs. New Hampshires

[PioneerChicks]

Which do you think are better, RIRs or NHs? Oh, and you aren't allowed to change your vote so choose well!

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[HuffleClaw]

NH red! Prettier than the average RIR, IMO. Sweetest chickens ever. Not at all liek the aggressive RIR.

 

[PioneerChicks]

I got a industry NH in a very large batch of chicks, and maybe it was just because they didn't get handled enough, but Sunset was skittish and not friendly at all. She was pretty though and I think she layed well, though it's hard to monitor who's laying which eggs in a flock of 16 (thankfully I have since downsized).

I have had industry RIRs several times and love them! They are pretty, great layers, and are very friendly and sweet. I am trying for heritage RIRs soon!

 

[edgarmongold]

A New Hampshire is just a SC Rhode Island Red improved by poultry breeders in New Hampshire.
Started around 1910 with SC Rhode Island Reds and bred them for production as dual purpose leaning towards meat more than eggs.
Selecting for a vigorous strain that would handle tough conditions and paying no attention to color or body shape the New Hampshire was developed with no outside blood being added.
No information on hatchery New Hampshire which some are sold as New Hampshire Red so won’t comment

 

[PioneerChicks]

A New Hampshire is just a SC Rhode Island Red improved by poultry breeders in New Hampshire.
Started around 1910 with SC Rhode Island Reds and bred them for production as dual purpose leaning towards meat more than eggs.
Selecting for a vigorous strain that would handle tough conditions and paying no attention to color or body shape the New Hampshire was developed with no outside blood being added.
No information on hatchery New Hampshire which some are sold as New Hampshire Red so won’t comment

Very interesting, I have never heard this before! Thank you!

 

[edgarmongold]

Very interesting, I have never heard this before! Thank you!

You do realize as a long time breeder of New Hampshire Bantam I could be a bit biased.
The timeline and sequence of breeding is correct

 

[PioneerChicks]

You do realize as a long time breeder of New Hampshire Bantam I could be a bit biased.
The timeline and sequence of breeding is correct

As a long time breeder you know their pros and cons well. I certainly believe in your judgement!

 

[Cassandra Lana]

I have a New Hampshire red and I love her ! DoXiE

(she doesn’t live in the cage we were just giving a check up)