heat tolerance

  1. S

    Hot weather hens

    Hi y'all I'm a life time farmer rancher just retired to the Sonoran desert from the opposite climate miss having hens looking for contenders I'm still having to pack water for my garden other pets and personal use so would need to take that into consideration also sand is the only ground I have...
  2. TheFugitivePen

    Speckled Sussex - Heat tolerance

    Hello, chicken friends! I'm researching a couple of breeds to potentially add to our flock. We currently have 8 black Australorps who, so far, have done great in both heat and cold. We are in Eastern Tennessee, so it gets below freezing on winter nights and gets into the high 90s F (32+ C)...
  3. Artichoke Lover

    Questions about Freedom Ranger breed.

    I’ve been day dreaming about raising meat chickens. And after doing a little research Freedom Rangers sound like a good fit since I’d like a fairly quick time to harvest and the ability to free range but I have some questions and concern. #1. Do they breed true I haven’t been able to find any...
  4. DarlingChicken

    Opinions on these breeds for warm temperatures?

    Hello, been awhile since I’ve posted a thread, but our hens are over 2 years old now and we’re considering ordering some baby chicks this spring. 🥳 The thing is, we live in Northern California where the temperature averages from 100-115 degrees in the summer. I was hoping to get some new breeds...
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