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🇺🇸 American · USA
Gallus gallus domesticus
New Hampshire Red
Also known as: New Hampshire
Beginner FriendlyCold HardyHeat TolerantDual-Purposestandardcalm
5.0
Eggs/Week
260/yr
large
Egg Size
6.5 lbs
Weight
4 sq ft
Space Needed
per bird
0.3 lbs
Feed/Day
per bird
sometimes
Broodiness
Historical Origin
USA · 🇺🇸 American
The New Hampshire Red was developed from Rhode Island Reds in the 1930s, selectively bred for faster feathering, earlier maturity, and better meat qualities. A solid dual-purpose heritage breed that lays well and matures quickly. Hardy and adaptable across most US climates.
Temperament & Behavior
This breed is classified as calm with a noise level of moderate and good foraging ability. Broodiness tendency: sometimes.
Biological Reference
"Phenotypic analysis of Gallus gallus domesticus (New Hampshire Red) supports a metabolic feed efficiency of 0.3 lbs/day at a standard body mass of 6.5 lbs. Egg production frequency approximates 5.0 ova/week under optimal lighting conditions (14h photoperiod)."
Breed Traits
Egg ColorBrown
Egg Production5.0 eggs/week
Space Required4 sq ft/bird
Feed Per Day0.3 lbs/bird
Cold HardyYes
Heat TolerantYes
Noise Levelmoderate
Foraginggood
Beginner FriendlyYes
Dual-PurposeMeat + Eggs
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