Buyer question
Are New Hampshire poultry good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the New Hampshire poultry 4 out of 5 for beginners (good starter breed).
Source: the New Hampshire poultry page in the Everybarn Animal Library. New Hampshire poultry in the Animal Library
The detail
New Hampshires were developed in New Hampshire in the early 1900s from Rhode Island Reds, bred for faster growth and earlier laying. They are a lighter chestnut red and a good dual-purpose chicken.
- Best fit
- Backyard flocks, homesteads
- Hardiness
- 5 out of 5 (Very hardy)
What to weigh
New Hampshires can be pushy with more timid breeds. Roosters can be aggressive.