Sallybeligum Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Hello, I want to buy some pekin bantam chickens, but I have the choice between curly feathered or normal.... Personal I kind of like the curly feathered, but I was wondering if there are disadvantages at curly feathered chickens.... Don't they suffer from the cold in winter and rain?? As the feathers are supposed to keep a layer of air around the chicken for isolation.... Anyone has experiences with this? Greetings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 They are not as water resistant as normal feathered chickens, so best kept dry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sallybeligum Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 15 hours ago, Cat tails said: They are not as water resistant as normal feathered chickens, so best kept dry. But no troubles in winter?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 They are not wind proof either so will lose their body heat faster. They should be provided with sheltered, wind free spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 I've had frizzles - and still do - and they are lovely, ridiculous bundles of fun. Bear in mind that they aren't waterproof and can't fly. Mine have always seemed hardy, but then I have covered runs with waterproof clear tarps. Pekins and frizzles will tend to brood. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sallybeligum Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 51 minutes ago, The Dogmother said: I've had frizzles - and still do - and they are lovely, ridiculous bundles of fun. Bear in mind that they aren't waterproof and can't fly. Mine have always seemed hardy, but then I have covered runs with waterproof clear tarps. Pekins and frizzles will tend to brood. If the run has tarps on it (but they can always roam outside of course), and they have the possibility to find shelter by rain. Don't they suffer from cold when temperatures drop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Not that I've noticed, don't forget that chickens have a body temp of 105deg anyway. We haven't had any really bad winters lately, but it went down to -3 a couple of nights at the end of last year and they were fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...