I'll second that. I have a backyard mixed flock and several came from ideal.
They have some beautiful, and sweet natured black langshans.
My Welsummer is gorgeous too, and very "talkative". I will probably buy more.
I love their naked necks better than any of my other naked necks, looks...
Hi Rick, welcome to BYC.
I'm in east Texas, but I have standard breeds, and other than a couple of bantam sized hens, I don't have experience with them.
I'm sure that bantam old English game hens would do fine in the heat. All of my standard chickens do well, as long as they have deep shade...