Poultry Talk Ontario (pto.ca)

Posted: **Tue Mar 15, 2016 9:24 am**

Anyone out there raises New hampshires? I got a male and 5 hens

Posted: **Fri Mar 25, 2016 10:38 am**

This is a breed that has always been in the back of my mind.
My Grandma always talked about the New Hampshires...often about the meat.
I would love to learn more about this breed.
Yes, another Red Bird........But the Buckeye will always be #1 on my farm.
But, I am sure I can add another coop when I find an excellent Trio....or more.

Posted: **Fri Mar 25, 2016 6:14 pm**

My male

Posted: **Fri Mar 25, 2016 6:14 pm**

One of the females

Posted: **Mon Apr 11, 2016 9:58 pm**

I have a trio and a broody hatched out 2 chicks for me!!

Posted: **Mon Apr 11, 2016 11:44 pm**

Just wondering why this breed was created? I read it came from RIRs, so what is the difference between NHs and RIRs? Or is there any difference?

Posted: **Tue Apr 12, 2016 7:58 am**

I think a well bred New Hampshire is more of a meat bird than an egg layer, their backs are even shorter than a Buckeye.

Posted: **Tue Apr 12, 2016 10:38 pm**

apparently new hampshires and delawares are close to the same cross,

Posted: **Tue Apr 12, 2016 10:52 pm**

No thegawd, you didn't understand my question, I raised show RIRs so I already know what everyone looks like. I am wondering what prompted the new breed. Maybe you guys didn't know but New Hampshires were bred from pure RIRs with nothing else added in. So genetically they are almost the same breed. I wonder what advantages one has over the other?

P.S. your birds are gorgeous!!!!

Posted: **Tue Apr 12, 2016 11:42 pm**

Looks like 30 yrs of selected breeding.....creates a great duel purpose utility bird. My Grandma loved this chicken.
I love the black tips on the hens neck feathers.
They known for their vigour and fast feathering!
I adore this breed...........if only they had a pea comb!