Sicilian Buttercups

[KaOsFarm]

I ordered chicks from Meyer Hatchery and ended up getting the adopt me bargain. One of them ended up being a Sicilian Buttercup. I have been reading that they do poorly in the cold. What can I do? I wish I could keep it but I'm not sure if I'm a good enough chicken owner to trust myself with a breed like this. I was thinking that I could sell it at a local fair once it was old enough. How much would you sell it for? If I do keep it what should I do to keep it healthy through the winter?
I live in New Hampshire.

 

[Gdove419]

Can you put a heat lamp in your coop? I have one in mine. When I first put my chickens out, it was still cold at night and I had read varying things on what to do when temps are cold at night. So we have a heat lamp out in the coop and if it is really cold we plug it in. We recently put some younger birds out too, 8 week olds, and the heat has been off. Everyone has been warm. Maybe you could try supplemental heat for really cold nights?

 

[keesmom]

We've had Buttercups for 3 years with no issues and I'm not that far from you.

 

[lomine]

I got a Buttercup from Meyer as a rare breed. She did just fine over the winter. If you like her, you should keep her.

 

[drumstick diva]

Some birds of any breed will refuse to go out in snow & cold- while their hatch mates might love the white stuff. I don't think as a breed all would hide inside. Chickens have down coats and can take cold much better than heat. Also a good run should have a solid cover which will offer some protection from the elements, as well as from raptors and climbing preds.

I think if they don't end up soaking wet - they will be fine in cold weather

 

[Granny Hatchet]

How come some of you warmer peeps dont have these guys ?

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Its just the comb they worry about getting frost bit.

 

[Gdove419]

How come some of you warmer peeps dont have these guys ?

I love your pics! Such beautiful birds. I would love to add some of these to my flock!

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Not mine. I stole them from google. LOL

 

[ChickenLady2014]

How come some of you warmer peeps dont have these guys ?

Loved my Sicilian Buttercup Roo I had years ago.