RI Red New Hampshire or Production red which is best breed to order

[madelynbelle]

I am going to order more pullets from Ideal. I was wondering if anyone has any input as to which breed is best for egg laying. I know the RI Reds lay well and are pretty as well. I was leaning toward the NewHampshires because they are pretty but dont want to cut into egg production either. I raise them to sell when they are older so people want good layers. I am also ordering some Barred Rocks as they lay good too. Any input on them would be great.

 

[Lancaster City Farmer]

I have 2 NHR and I wouldn't give them up for any amount of money,the younger one 18 weeks has just started laying and they are friendly easy to train etc.She has laid 6 eggs in 6 days so I think that is good.The other is a week older and I think she will start laying any day.

 

[meadrian]

Do your NHR's have their combs and wattles in? Mine is 18 weeks, but barely has a comb and can barely see any wattles. She seems on the small side, but then again I've never had one before. Would love to hear about yours.

 

[Lancaster City Farmer]

Yes the one who is a week older grew them 3 weeks ago and they are getting big and red,she is the one already laying.The other started about 2 weeks ago and they are getting bigger every day.I think she will start laying any day now.

 

[krazycow6]

I have had all three and I would say go with the RIR's. I like the coloring of the NHR but I found them to be agressive birds. I always had problems integrating other birds with them, they were relentless. Just my 2 cents