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Anyone have pictures of Hoovers English Orpingtons? I know they aren't going to be as nice as a breeder's like Carolina Rare Chicks or Papa's but i'm super curious how they have grown out for anyone who has purchased from Hoovers in the past?

Thanks. Yeah, I was hoping to keep them in separate coops but still working it out in my mind. This seems much safer than a lamp.

The Yokohamas and Hudans will be from Cackle, the colored layers will be from Hoover, and the Orpingtons from a local breeder.

How warm should they be kept in the winter? I am going to try raising and breeding Yokohamas this year for the first time. I understand they are not cold tolerant but how warm should I keep them in the winter? I live in Utah and we get snow and freezing temps.

Adding a lot this year! Our flock got super small. Down to a couple of EEs, one "grandma" hen that we love, and a surprise clutch that hatched last fall of EE/Silkie cross. This year I've ordered: Yokohamas (Silver Duckwing and Red Shouldered) (new breeding program, woohoo!), Mottled Houdans...

I ordered several Yokohamas this year to try and start a new breeding line but I'm getting nervous because I know they are not cold hard. I live in Utah in a planting zone 6a. I'm planning on getting them into an enclosed coop and an outdoor run, but how concerned do I need to be about them...