Buyer question
How long do New Hampshire poultry live?
Our Animal Library gives the New Hampshire poultry a lifespan of 6–8 years.
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.
- Hardiness
- 5 out of 5 (Very hardy)
- Origin
- New Hampshire, US
- Best fit
- Backyard flocks, homesteads
What to weigh
New Hampshires can be pushy with more timid breeds. Roosters can be aggressive.