New Hampshire Chicken

Breed Facts

• Poultry Show Class: American Class
• Weights: Hen ——-6 1/2 lbs        Rooster——8 1/2 lbs
  Pullet——-5 1/2  lbs      Cockerel—–7 1/2 lbs
• Purpose and Type: Primary production, Egg Laying & Pet/Secondary meat source
• Egg Shell Color: Brown
• Egg Production: 200-280 eggs per year (estimates only, see FAQ)
• Egg Size: Large-Extra Large
• Temperament: Docile
• Gender Accuracy: 85-90%
• Fertility Percentage: 65-80%
• Broody: Variable
• Mating Ratio: 10 Females to 1 Males
• Roost Height: 2 to 4 feet
• Country of Origin: United States (New England)
• APA: Yes, Recognized by American Standard of Perfection in 1935.
• TLC: Watch chicken breed status, A Sustainable Heritage Chicken Breed.
• BREEDER FARM SOURCE: Cackle Hatchery® Poultry Breeding Farm has been developing our bloodline or strain of pure New Hampshire since 1945.