New Hampshire hen

As the name suggests the New Hampshire originates from New Hampshire in the US and formed the basis of the early broiler industry, although it is a dual-purpose bird. Its shanks and toes are of rich yellow colour. They possess a deep, broad body, grow feathers very rapidly, are prone to go broody and make good mothers. Most pin feathers are a reddish buff in colour and, therefore, do not detract from the carcass appearance very much.  These good, medium-sized meat chickens have fair egg-laying ability (280 eggs/year). Some strains lay eggs dark brown in shell colour. New Hampshire breed is competitive and aggressive.

Classification

Rare heavy feather-soft

Appearance

This breed is medium to light red in colour, fading in the sunshine.

Weight

Large New Hampshire 

Bantam Variety New Hampshire

Egg Colour

Brown