I have Rhode Island Reds, Australorps, Dominiques, and I've had Games in the past. RIRs are good layers, but hatchery birds can be bad tempered. They also do pretty good in the heat. Australorps (in my experience) are fairly calm, but like Tomtommom said they don't care for the heat due to being so fluffy. My pure Australorp hen is top hen and she's the most consistent layer. Games are ok layers, but they completely stop laying in winter. They also aren't too friendly, but they make great mamas. I haven't had doms for that long and I couldn't really tell you much about them. My hen is crazy and my roo is laid back. They've done great in the heat, though. My hen just doesn't seem to want to lay.Hello everyone! My name is Jess, and my fiancé and I are from Madison, just over the Limestone County border. As of now, we do not have any chickens, but are looking to get our first set soon. Anyone have any suggestions for good breeds for the heat of Alabama? Good egg layers? Good personalities?
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