Hot Texas silkie chicks?

[Kristy7458]

I want to raise silkies in northeastern Texas where the temp range is from 105 in summer to 30 in winter. are these extremes ok for them? I don't want to make my chicks miserable. What are some suggestions for keeping them comfortable?

 

[jimnjay]

Many Silkies in Texas and Arizona, Misters are great for keeping poultry cool in Summer. They will do great in the winter with 30 degree temps.

 

[laughingllama75]

My silkies LOVE thier fans, they stand in front of them and even dustbath near them. it has been in the 90's here, consistently for a few weeks. We dont get a lOT of hot weather, but they do just fine when we do. I never tried a mister.....only on my llamas and I didnt like it, as it rots the wool. I would be afraid of fungal infections or feather rot, with chickens. but that's just me.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Misters don't work nearly as well in humid areas, and mold and rot could indeed become issues.

I have timers on my misters which helps prevent mud puddles.