I need Info on Orpingtons please!

[thedeacon]

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But, living in the south makes me curious....how HEAT TOLERANT are they?????

Ed

In summer upper 90's is quite common. they will lay around in the shade and continue to lay on nearly a daily basis. Samme as in the winter

 

[greenfamilyfarms]

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But, living in the south makes me curious....how HEAT TOLERANT are they?????

Ed

Ed, we had days during the summer where the temps were over 100 degrees and with high humidity. They were fine as long as they had shade and water. They would dust bathe in cool dirt to cool off, but they didn't seem like they were in distress.