Best Bantam for COLD weather?

[chickensducks&agoose]

All of our bantams died this winter. The weather was strange, and would slowly rise, then sharply fall. all of our chicken deaths were bantams, and coincided with a severe cold snap (like -18)... my kids want tiny chickens again, but I'm hesitant.. are there any tiny bantams that can withstand the cold?

 

[howfunkyisurchicken]

How about cochins? They have lots of feathers on their legs and are just fluffy all over. I ordered some standards this year and their personalities are just fantasic. They adore my 4 year old daughter. I think you can also get Buff Orpingtons in bantam size. Another very fluffy breed. Good luck!!

 

[Katy]

My bantam SLWs did well this past winter.....and we got down to -20 one time. They handled the up and down weather better than my large fowl.

 

[crazygoatlady915]

Cochins- or I'm not sure if they are banties- but try Barnevelders.