New Hampshire

The New Hampshire Chicken is an American breed that was developed in 1910 in New Hampshire as a cousin to the Rhode Island Red and was first standardized by the American Poultry Association in 1935. Its early maturity, fast-growing, and fast feathering make it a popular breed. Their hens have excellent laying ability, and they make good table birds.  They become good mothers if they are allowed to hatch on their own. New Hampshire chickens are family-friendly birds, and they make great pets as you can tame them easily.

• Origin: United States
• Purpose: Eggs, meat
• Climate: Tolerates most climates
• Temperament: Docile and curious
• Average weight: 6 to 8 pounds
• Egg color: Brown
• Egg size: Large
• Egg production: 250 to 280 per year, about 5 per week
• Feather color: Light rust to dark maroon or black
• Comb type: Single
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