Hen House Blog

I have been talking with Bill Keene,who has a site selling information about designing and building your own Chicken Coop. The subject of hot weather and Chickens came up because we are headed to summer. I was concerned because it can get very hot and humid here, so he gave me some advice.

He suggested to avoid big feathery chicken if the weather goes above 100 degrees regularily. Bantams do well, except possibly the feathered feet varities. But here are some other chicken varities that do well in your backyard in hot climates.

• Blue Andlusians
• Light Brown Leghorns
• Golden Campines
• White Leghorns

Example of a Blue Andlusian Hen:

Blue Andalusian Hen

Hope that helps and shoot me an email if you have more questions, freddie@henhouseblog.com. I am no expert, but I can find one to answer most anything.