A quick chat on common chicken breeds for cold climates.
If you live in a cold climate where the temperatures drop below freezing during part or all of the year, it's better to have to have Standards than Bantams. Standards are hardier and fare better than bantams. Also chicken combs and wattles are an important factor to consider as the smaller they are, the less likely they will be affected by frostbite. Lets also not forget that they need an insulated hen houses
Common Cold Weather Breed Chickens
- Langshans
- Opringtons
- Chanticleers
- Plymouth Rocks
- Wyandottes
- Sussexes
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