Living on top of a mountain & starting a small flock!

[FrozenFlock10200]

I am thinking of getting a small group of hens and a rooster to start out. I am looking at the Black Australorp as I have read they do well in cold weather and provide eggs and meat. I live at just over 10,200' with 8 months of winter just about. Will these chickens do well here?

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. I only have experience raising birds in the tropics, so I will let those with direct experience answer your questio.

Here are some helpful links:

• Great go-to resource - Articles
• Insightful feedback on how members manage their flocks - Topic of the Week back-catalogue

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi, and welcome to BYC! We're glad you joined us!
Australorps are pretty cold hardy. Where are you located?

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

I live in the mountains of New Mexico at 7,000, we do see our share of snow and cold. Black Australorps were my first flock of chickens and I never turned back! Love the breed, very cold and heat tolerant, great layers, a very healthy breed. Super friendly and docile. Get some Aussies!!

 

[sourland]

Good morning, and welcome to BYC. Unless you experience excessively low temperatures, they should be a good breed choice.

 

[Brahmachicken240]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens!

Feel free to drop in and share your flock

Updates for 2020 with us here in my 2020 flock life thread



https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/2020-flock-life.1351080/

It’s nice to meet you!

 

[DiYMama540]

Welcome to BYC! Australorps are so beautiful with those big, dark eyes!
Thanks for joining our flock!!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community!
Best wishes on your new adventure. Have Fun! Be Well!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Thanks for joining our community!