What makes Belgian Bearded d'Uccle Bantams....

[BarredCometLaced]

What makes Belgian Bearded d'Uccle Bantams not cold hardy?

 

[acid_chipmunk]

I live in Central PA and it gets pretty dang cold here, and mine do just fine. You have to watch that their combs don't get frostbitten, but no other issues that I have noticed with mine.


Where do you live?

 

[BarredCometLaced]

New Hampshire

 

[NYRIR]

Ny...we'll see this year! I think a lot of places warn against feather footed breeds being in the snow/ice....

 

[NovaAman]

My faverolles are feather footed, and they are supposed to be winter hardy...

 

[NYRIR]

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Lol...true... also I have seen conflicting lists of "cold-hardy" breeds as well.

 

[joanie_maine]

I live in Central Maine and have no problem keeping cochins and d'Uccles through the winters.

Draft free housing, high roosts and plenty of bedding helps.