Hello...
I live in Joshua Tree, CA where the temps get into the 20's at times in the winter (rare) with an occassional snow and about 112 in the summer. I want to get a small flock mainly for eggs but perhaps a couple for meat. I will have them in a coop but also space for free range (they will be protected from predators). I want to know if there are certain breeds that do better for the type of region i'm in? i would like to get heirloom breeds or older breeds that have not been genetically manipulated. I just don't want to get some birds and be responsible for them dying because I didn't do my homework. Also, for the coop, when they have their laying area in the coop, does that not get too hot for them in the summer? It seems like the coop in general being enclosed mostly would get too hot... but maybe not for a chicken? Any information would be sooo appreciated! Thanks so much.
Sylvia
I live in Joshua Tree, CA where the temps get into the 20's at times in the winter (rare) with an occassional snow and about 112 in the summer. I want to get a small flock mainly for eggs but perhaps a couple for meat. I will have them in a coop but also space for free range (they will be protected from predators). I want to know if there are certain breeds that do better for the type of region i'm in? i would like to get heirloom breeds or older breeds that have not been genetically manipulated. I just don't want to get some birds and be responsible for them dying because I didn't do my homework. Also, for the coop, when they have their laying area in the coop, does that not get too hot for them in the summer? It seems like the coop in general being enclosed mostly would get too hot... but maybe not for a chicken? Any information would be sooo appreciated! Thanks so much.
Sylvia