eddys Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Hi all, I live in Asia (southern Taiwan) and wondering if there are any other members who are also in Asia. I am hoping to keep some chickens and maybe bees but trying to find out more info specific to our region as we have very hot and humid summers, as well as typhoon and rainy seasons - although our winters are nice and mild ! Thanks ! Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 I know we have someone in Singapore but not sure about anyone else Chickens should be fine in rain, as long as they were in a covered run - not sure if it would flood? Hope you can get some help you're looking for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddys Posted December 30, 2010 Author Share Posted December 30, 2010 Thanks Iwescott, I used to live in Singapore - miss the food but not the weather - hot n humid every single day ! We can get flooding here, especially after typhoons but I am hoping to locate on a hill or at least high ground. I am also hoping to keep pigs - hope I can find an "Omlet for pigs" type site as Omlet seems a great resource. Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 My son lives in Vietnam where the temps are in high 30's all the time. There are six cockerals outside his flat and they manage very well in the heat! I wouldn't use an eglu in those conditions though. They function very well in our climate but could see them retaining heat. Best contact Omlet for the tolerances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddys Posted December 30, 2010 Author Share Posted December 30, 2010 Hi Plum, Thanks for the idea on heat tolerances - never thought of that. I am waiting for Omlet to reply on if they can ship to this part of the world. Once I hear back from them I will ask on this point. They do state the walls can keep chickens "cool in summer" and I plan to have them in an area of shade for heat as well as the rain protection. But I will be sure to check. Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Hi Plum, Thanks for the idea on heat tolerances - never thought of that. I am waiting for Omlet to reply on if they can ship to this part of the world. Once I hear back from them I will ask on this point. They do state the walls can keep chickens "cool in summer" and I plan to have them in an area of shade for heat as well as the rain protection. But I will be sure to check. Ed you should try for some discount Ed , being a test subject in that climate . Welcome to the forum, it's great to have people from all over the world . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Hi Ed & a grand Scottish welcome to you I just can't imagine having to think about hot, humid temps - we struggle trying to find some ice free patches for our ladies to peck about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddys Posted December 30, 2010 Author Share Posted December 30, 2010 you should try for some discount Ed , being a test subject in that climate . Welcome to the forum, it's great to have people from all over the world . Thanks Mostin - here in Asia asking for a discount is part of our daily life Wish me luck !! Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddys Posted December 30, 2010 Author Share Posted December 30, 2010 Thanks Sparkysmum, I was in UK in early Dec and just managed to escape before the snows hit Heathrow. We do have winter here in Taiwan and the temp is expected to drop to 6C this weekend. Not cold by UK standards but we don't have home heating here in Asia so sometimes it almost feels colder than UK ! Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Did anyone else read this as "anyone in Asda?" i did and had to re read it. Must wear my specs when on computer. Sorry I do this a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
