These are a very docile, friendly breed. Good for beginners.
Minimum purchase of 3.
Breed description:
When developing our New Hampshire Reds, Henry Knoll worked to maintain the fast-feathering and rapid-growth features that make this dual-purpose breed so desirable for mass production and the backyard. Our birds are calm and very friendly and lay about 200 large, light-brown eggs per year.
These birds are light red in color, with a deep, broad body, often go broody, and are known for their mothering abilities. New Hampshire hens will grow to about six pounds, while roosters reach approximately 8.5 pounds. They lay large, light-brown eggs—around 200 annually.