Combs and hot AND cold breeds

[Brabra]

Yes, twice.

Thank you for sharing

 

[Brabra]

Any reason you want single comb only?

I don’t I was just trying to have more choices of breeds, but if even orpingtons get frostbite I’ll probably just avoid single combs completely

 

[Brabra]

Not all Orps have small combs.

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Gorgeous

 

[MysteryChicken]

If they do not have a task, self preservation tells them to stay in the shade. But a male has to perform his duties. If they follow the same patterns as the hens, then do they neglect their duties?

Not necessarily. They still look out for potential threats while cooling down. Multitask. My hens are also always on alert for danger.

I'll record their behavior during the summer while it's hot out.

 

[Brabra]

Yes our Orpington had some bad frostbite. (No longer with us).

Our two Easter Eggers are very large but have small pea combs, and have had zero issues with frostbite.

Thank you for sharing

 

[Brabra]

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This is Snowbird, my White Chantecler. He can handle heat or cold with no comb or wattle issues.

So cute!

 

[MysteryChicken]

One of my boys with Strawberry comb.
Goliath.

 

[nuthatched]

Wyandottes are good birds for hot and cold climates.

 

[Brabra]

My girls pant like crazy

Wyandottes are good birds for hot and cold climates

My girls pant like crazy but not the rir or barred rocks

 

[nuthatched]

My girls pant like crazy

My girls pant like crazy but not the rir or barred rocks

Never had that issue personally, but I might be in a cooler climate.