cold hardy

  1. AGeese

    Hawkeye Chickens

    So here in the midwest I selected what I thought best for cold winters, and wide pastures. Currently I'm working on restructuring their quarters keeping in mind what I might need to section off for breeding/brooding. I've spent a lot of time thinking about the rooster I'd want, and I just keep...
  2. C

    Chicken keeping in the winter

    Hi all, We unexpectedly lost our first chicken last week. We have no idea what happened, I found her in a nesting box. At first I thought she was asleep. We then wondered if we lost her to cold, but the other 2 chicken in the coop were toasty and warm when I grabbed them. I probably...
  3. AndreaR4

    Best Southern Missouri Breeds

    Hi! I'm moving to Southern Missouri and I'm wondering what breeds to raise, do I look for cold hardy or heat hardy chickens? I love Orpingtons, Wyandottes, Ameraucaunas, Speckled Sussex, but am wondering if they fit best further North? Thanks!
  4. havingagreatflockingtime

    Cream Legbars and Cold Weather

    Hi - we are considering expanding our flock with some Cream Legbars. I am reading mixed reviews on if they are cold hardy enough to tolerate New England / CT winters. In the winter we do have average temps in the teens, 20s and 30s during the day with drops at night into the teens. On occasion...
  5. PhantomSlayer

    Cold Hardy chicken breeds suggestions?

    My mom threw the task of finding the right breeds for us. The main things we need is are cold hardy, kid friendly and dual purpose as egg and meat birds. Plus Breeds that give Medium-Large eggs only. I have done some of my own research and the one breed that stands out is Black Australorps (I...
  6. HCBeck

    Cold-Hardy or Heat-Hardy more important?

    I'm new to raising chickens and had a question about which breeds to order. If I live in a climate (I'm in Maryland) that can get down to the teens regularly in the winter and also into the 90's regularly in the summer, should I be looking for a cold-hardy or heat-hardy chicken? I assumed...
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  7. samzoost

    Using Apple Cider Vinegar for Chicks? + Breed Questions

    Hello all! I'm buying 4 week old chicks this Saturday, and I want to make sure I have everything ready to make sure they're stress free and happy when they get home. I've been seeing a lot about giving chicks apple cider vinegar/garlic/water in their waterer, and I was wondering: 1. Why? and 2...
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    • Forum: Raising Baby Chicks
  8. Soleil_A

    What is the best breed for me?

    Hello, everyone! I am looking to get another chicken, but I am in the city area. That means I need a chicken that is Quiet. I also need a chicken breed that is a pretty decent Egg Layer, preferably brown eggs. That was my families compromise :rolleyes:. And last but not least, I need them to be...
  9. Runt of the Flock

    ReFlocking

    Butchering all our birds and ReFlocking in the spring. Our current flock is just a bunch of mutts. Any good breeds? Leghorn? Orpington? Need cold hardy, and predator savvy.
  10. HerbsAndSpice

    WInter prep in Maine

    Above: southern exposure Above: western exposure Above: northern exposure and door to coop Above: inside of coop Hi friends! This is my first winter with chickens. We have only three — two EEs and a New Hampshire Red. Because it’s such a small flock, I’m worried they are more likely to be...
  11. catcrazy37

    Sheep Breeds?

    I'm looking for a small, hair, polled breed of sheep that does well in cold climates and is relatively friendly. Anyone know of my dream sheep (or a breed that fits some of these requirements)?
  12. chicken4prez

    Review on Mille Fleurs

    I got a 3 day old Mille Fleur today and I want to know how friendly they are and how nice the roosters are. Because of it's size will it be prone to pecking? Since I live in Canada and the temperatures in the winter are extremely cold (the lowest -40C -40F) is it cold hardy? The least amount of...
  13. chickenonice

    snowshoe silkies

    Hey! So we're chicken keepers in Alaska, and this summer we came by some Silkie chicks. They are not fully grown yet. Now it's nice and warm right now, but we've heard that silkies don't do well in the cold. Will they survive the winter, provided with a warm but slightly cramped shelter?
  14. ccpratt

    When is a good time to get chicks?

    Hi there, My wife and I just about have our new coop setup. We want to get some baby chicks but aren't sure when it is okay to get them. We live in Colorado, so we have varying weather. I heard that the best time to get them is early spring. Can you get them around this time of the year...
  15. fayoumisfeathers

    Crossbreeding For Better Survival

    Hello! As my name suggests, my favorite breed of chicken is the Egyptian Fayoumi. There's one problem with my obsession. My place of residence is in Idaho. As you might know, Fayoumi are much better for hot weather, as opposed to cold weather. But I can work my way around this by crossbreeding...
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