silkies vs sultans

[ThePolishPrincess]

In my experience, Sultans get sick easily and are not fond of free-ranging. They tend to stay inside the coop where it's warmer in cold or rainy weather. My Silkies are pretty temp-hardy and know what they can handle.

 

[herbandteas]

I was thinking they might not take to the wet weather we have in Wa state. Thanks!

 

[magsrags]

Yes, I think they need a little more protection from direct elements to thrive. I plan on a heat bulb in their little coop this winter just to make sure they are OK.

 

[quiltnchik]

Quote:
HUH?!?

 

[magsrags]

 

[NEK38583]

Sorry, I ment bad luck with sultans good luck with silkies I will edited sorry.

 

[CrazyFeatherLover]

My silkie girls really stood up to NYC winter very well. Their fluff makes them stay warm. I am thinking my Sultans might not be as eeasy to care for because they are smaller and hard feathered. I could be wrong...cause my Polish Bantam took winter on well also.

That surprises me, to my understanding, it's a misconception that silkies are Winter Hardy... due do their feathering, because it actually makes them less protected??

 

[CrazyFeatherLover]

My silkie girls really stood up to NYC winter very well. Their fluff makes them stay warm. I am thinking my Sultans might not be as eeasy to care for because they are smaller and hard feathered. I could be wrong...cause my Polish Bantam took winter on well also.

That surprises me, to my understanding, it's a misconception that silkies are Winter Hardy... due do their feathering, because it actually makes them less protected??