Good Cold-Weather Breeds?

[TimG]

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I don't like that site

1; I it wrong alot of the time (Faverolles are Not Cold hardy)

2; It also mixes up Ameraucanas and EEs, and uses hatchery pictures of EEs (which Drives me INSANE!)

The only instances of "Easter" on that page are in the Ameraucana section and they are very clear that Easter Eggers have mixed breeding and are not recognized by APA.

As for the original question, I'd recommend you look around where you live and see what types of chickens your neighbors are keeping or what is being sold in the local feed shops. Quite likely those are the chickens that will do well in your conditions.

 

[tygab]

Been said already but I would definitely get ones with flat (pea or rose) combs. I am very happily keeping a flock of Wyandottes, EEs, and EE/Wyandotte crosses. We have a well made coop but it is not insulated. They have done very well in some pretty cold weather (staying in the coop).

 

[nes]

Thanks guys! You are all so helpful!!

Chantecler or Brahmas - I'll check them both out!
(may have to go with Brahmas since I can spell it....

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