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4 articles tagged with cold weather chicken breeds

brown chicken on the farm in winter. In winter, two brown hens walk around the farm
Chickens for Backyards

How to Tell If a Chicken Breed is Right for Your Climate and Space

When you’re looking to bring home backyard chickens for the first time, breed is an important consideration. Different breeds have different needs, particularly when it comes to the climate you live in and the space you have available. Choosing the right breed for your backyard environment ensures happier, healthier birds and a more enjoyable experience… Read more »

Two chickens standing the snow
Chickens for Backyards

How to Support Your Chickens in the Extreme Cold

In the coldest of winter months, it’s easy to begin to worry about the well-being of our feathered backyard friends. Chickens are surprisingly resilient creatures, well-equipped by nature to withstand cooler temperatures. However, as a caring chicken owner, you can take steps to ensure they stay comfortable and healthy through the winter. Let’s explore how… Read more »

chicken walking through the snow in winter
Chickens for Backyards

The Best Cold Weather Chicken Breeds

With the cold weather setting in, you’re likely taking steps to prepare your flock for the months ahead. But if you live in a cold climate, it may be a good idea to get chickens that are built for colder weather. These hardy chickens can withstand tougher conditions than most normal chickens. But which breeds… Read more »

red hens in the snow
Chickens for Backyards

7 Cold Hardy Chicken Breeds for Your Backyard Flock

For those of us in colder climates, we’ll soon start preparing for the fall and winter months ahead. As we prepare, so too will our chickens. However, some chicken breeds are better at adapting to the cold than others. Many of these cold hardy breeds have small combs and wattles as well as plenty of… Read more »