I'm in North Western NC. I know the Javas are said to be cold hardy. I think, with well ventilated accommodations and good husbandry, they can handle the heat as well.I know this an old thread but I was searching for breeds I would eventually like to keep and Java was one of them, and I love the red-brown color.
Is anyone still raising this breed and color? Do they do well in warmer climates? I live in Eastern NC and it gets pretty hot and humid here in the summer.
I am also looking for Auburn Java breeders as I am planning on getting chicks this coming spring. Starting with about 15 birds.
I have started getting my infrastructure together: chickshaw, feeder, waterer, broody box, feed, electric Premier 1 fence, etc.... some I have, most I still have to acquire. I've done a lot of research, mostly on YouTube. Joel Salatin, Justin Rhodes and many others. I will be pasturing my birds with rotation on my very small front yard. I've about 2 acres but almost all of it is extremely steep and wooded. I'll make choices about modifying that after I get some time with these birds under my belt I'm aiming at permaculturing.
I hope you find a good breeder for your stock