New Hampshire Red
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The New Hampshire Red or New Hampshire is an American breed of chicken. It was developed in the early twentieth century in the state of New Hampshire by selective breeding of Rhode Island Red stock; no other breed was involved.[7]: 216 [8]: 192 It is fast-growing, early-maturing, quick-feathering, and yields a meaty carcass.[9] Mature birds are a light or medium red in color; they may fade in sunlight.[9]
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Conservation status | |
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Other names | New Hampshire |
Country of origin | United States of America |
Use | dual-purpose, meat and eggs |
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Weight |
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Skin color | yellow |
Egg color | brown |
Comb type | single |
Classification | |
APA | American[4] |
ABA | single comb, clean legged |
EE | yes[5] |
PCGB | soft feather: heavy[6] |
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