That's good to hear! I'll do my best to keep them cooled off. We won't have many shade trees so I (my husband) will have to build a coop with a large covered run. I will try to run misters out there, frozen 2 liters, kiddie pool, anything to try to keep them cooled off. I'll just have to try my...
Darn, I have Orpingtons and I love them! But that makes sense because they are so fluffy. I am new to chickens as well. My obsession started last fall after my daughter joined 4H poultry. I have heard good things about Australorps and plan on getting some at some point, so that is good news...
Hi all, I am planning on moving to Lake Havasu City within a year or two. In your experience are there any chicken breeds that don't do well in the extreme heat? Thank you!