The Poultry Keeper

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This thread is for New Hampshire Reds.

David T · Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 81 Location: Norfolk

I have eight 4 week old chicks of the bantam type of this breed.

They are lively little souls and wanted to be outside almost two days after hatching (with mum of course!)

They are now well feathered up and developing a super colour.

David

spidey · Joined: 28 Sep 2005 Posts: 3 Location: Leicestershire, UK

my New Hampshire is only around 20 weeks old at the moment i got her from The Gobbett Rare Breeds Farm, Shropshire way....she is small but lovely Very Happy

. not so tame as some of my other ladies, yet.

she sets off on her own quite a lot.

I've named her Hammy, not very original but it helps me remember what breed she is!

Bendix01 · Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 4:14 pm Post subject:

I have 3 Banties (from George), not the most friendly but can be bribed quite readily. They are getting more friendly though as they get nearer to laying. Very shiny feathers and a great ginger colour. Nice and small too so can free range in our little garden.

Not the easiest to catch at first as they Hop and run like they are on hot coals.

We like 'em! Very Happy

poultry poofs · Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 3:05 am Post subject:

We got 8 hens and 2 super cockerels,was a bit dubious about buying these before but glad I did they are a very under rated chicken very friendly and gregarious and self imposed police force in our flock they step in to sort out any arguements- usually started by the Rhodeys-definately have more next year.
rich

Caroline1 · Joined: 17 Apr 2006 Posts: 1 Location: West Sussex

Hi

I've just returned from holiday to find that my hens have been had by the fox - much to the distress of the person who was looking after them. Does anyone know the name of the Sussex-based breeder who has New Hampshire Reds as the birds I had from him have been great and will be much missed by my children, and I like to replace them if poss

Thanks

PS I think he has australorps as well

mojo · Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 10:27 am Post subject:

check PP breeders lists..back of mag..for helpor put want advert in our mart.good luck

rossignol · Joined: 29 Jul 2008 Posts: 7 Location: North Wales Coast

Hi
Does anyone know of a breeder of Hamps in North Wales or West Cheshire area. They are one of the breeds I am considering getting in the near future.
Cheers

Bradders · Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 2:54 pm Post subject:

Do they go broody a lot. Confused

But i suppose they do because their a pure breed Mad