Best Chicken Breeds for Cold Climates
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Ever wondered what farm chores are like in the freezing cold? ❄️ Today, I take you along on the coldest farm day ever, where ice covers everything, my animals are extra chaotic, and survival feels like a challenge! From frozen water troughs to slipping on ice, this day had it all. Watch as I battle through the elements, try to keep my animals happy, and maybe even question my life choices. 😂
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@homerswagman7373
April 2, 2026 at 8:16 pm
The dog cam is awesome !!!!
@ImLisaMoore
April 2, 2026 at 8:16 pm
You didn't talk about how they make sure every house is crimped
@mokuve
April 2, 2026 at 8:16 pm
Pablo is just playful! He doesn't mean to be mean 🙂
I'm by the way still catching up on watching every single one of your videos, since I had taken a 2 year break due to having to distance from youtube because of mental problems. I originally started watching and loving(+ ofc Liking) all of your videos 5 years ago 💚 Absolutely loving having all this content to binge now 🙂
@ChescoYT
April 2, 2026 at 8:16 pm
Those goat breeds are fucking GORGEOUS man! <3
@ChescoYT
April 2, 2026 at 8:16 pm
do they really eat onion SKINS???
@francoisguillemette5484
April 2, 2026 at 8:16 pm
Chantecler will beat every breeds you have. Try them!
@garlynblackledge6274
April 2, 2026 at 8:16 pm
Interesting, but a lot of your ideas won't work where I live. My chicken house is located at almost 65 degrees northern latitude. Tonight the temperature will be around minus 30 degrees F. I have an insulated 12 x 16 foot chicken house with two heat lamps. Today's daylight was only 3 hours and 50 minutes. But enough of my complaining, I'll finish watching the video.
@JulieJeter-j7u
April 2, 2026 at 8:16 pm
Keep up the great work. The snow reminds me of a trip to Alaska in February. Thanks again for your videos! Julie
@JeremyMathsen
April 2, 2026 at 8:16 pm
My amber links are all great in Cold weather! Cheers.
@FrancoisV313
April 2, 2026 at 8:16 pm
Another very cold resistant breed from Canada is Chantecler, might be rare in the States though (it's an heritage breed from Québec)
Good for eggs (~4-5 / week) and can also be raised for meat.
5 or 6 months old hens will start laying.
@joylifepeacelove
April 2, 2026 at 8:16 pm
I got ads for Roundup and McD while watching this video. 😂 Nice to see the algorithms failing completely!
@twedebird
April 2, 2026 at 8:16 pm
This is great
@oneofgodschildren
April 2, 2026 at 8:16 pm
I live on the border of lower Michigan and Ohio and i have now 9 black australorps, 10 rhode island reds and 3 Isa Browns.22 totaland 6 are still in my spare bedroom because they are not fully feathered yet. The older ones are outside in the heated coop and loving it.❤
@valkyrie1066
April 2, 2026 at 8:16 pm
Have you tried Icelandics? I'm curious. I've heard they are extremely cold hardy, but not excessively….cooperative. They take "free range" to new heights. They'd RATHER repopulate the woods. If you can contain them they might work well during vermont winters. I have two Americana/Leghorns. Kinda thin skinned when it comes to cold. Raised them indoors, and they tend to come back in during the winter. (Bonus: layed ever single day all winter) Can't blame them. Next ones will be outdoors, once spring is warm, at the earliest appropriate age. Will be a bit more cold hardy; because indoors is a pain, even with two. I want to find out what worked for YOU in mid winter; because if they survive Vermont winters they'll be fine outdoors in Virginia. Less "comb-ey", puffier, more stout. I like the "dog cam" Cochins may be an option, as we want to handle them as well, and they're laid back as a breed. No more silkies! LOL They're cute but can't be sexed and frequently fool you. We had "Roo-Paul". He was a hen until he wasn't. Late bloomer. I LOVE the goats! LOL We're in a tiny home but I can DREAM! Thank you! I love your videos!
@kabbub
April 2, 2026 at 8:16 pm
I really enjoyed this video. "I don't know" count – 7
@TravelingSag
April 2, 2026 at 8:16 pm
lol, you never have your act together 😂❤
@briehoblin8478
April 2, 2026 at 8:16 pm
I feel like Orpingtons and Wyandottes are the classic barnyard layers in cold climates if you aren’t getting the sex-linked tractor supply birds. But personally I aspire to own Crested Cream Legbars again (SUCH beautiful eggs!), and also Salmon Faverolles for pink eggs!
@Tenpence-o2s
April 2, 2026 at 8:16 pm
My ADHD is going off the hook, over your old barn being left open to the elements.
@analarson2920
April 2, 2026 at 8:16 pm
Shifting gears from routine is a pain, adhd just makes it harder, it can be good because you can hyper focus but coming back to routine can be then tough 😊
@kurtremislettmyr7108
April 2, 2026 at 8:16 pm
Thanks for your relaxed demeanor , and for sharing your insights.
Shalom from norway.
@coralysbatista8375
April 2, 2026 at 8:16 pm
Morgan, THE HEAT AND THE CAT HAHAHAHAHAHAH I stressed bye
@vladimirpopovic8136
April 2, 2026 at 8:16 pm
Morgan if you read comments, Wyandotte chickens don't have standard comb, they have scallop combs and they are the best winter layers
@PittsberskGaming
April 2, 2026 at 8:16 pm
it's not egg strike, they are timing the market
@julianneanderson6239
April 2, 2026 at 8:16 pm
I am in the greater Seattle area. We don't get the coldest weather. But our Orpingtons do really well in the cold weather. They are prolific layers and have a really nice, calm personality.
@stephanbuist5045
April 2, 2026 at 8:16 pm
in the netherlands we just have quick connectors. they can withstand high pressure and you can connect them within 10 seconds. and they have a clicking head that works on all dutch faucets. i dont get why these are not in the states
@Hopefarme
April 2, 2026 at 8:16 pm
7:45 great my friend. Your method is very interesting
@StijnClaessens-kv6oq
April 2, 2026 at 8:16 pm
Orloff breed chicken
@TheCompanion-gx5bz
April 2, 2026 at 8:16 pm
Glad you have Bielefelders. We are in our third year of breeding Bielefelders on our farm in New Hampshire. They live out on the pasture in a Chickshaw all year and their hardiness is just amazing. They also all lay extra-large eggs.
@PoliticallycorrectRedskin
April 2, 2026 at 8:16 pm
Why, it's a veritable quack den!
@Riael
April 2, 2026 at 8:16 pm
Can confirm, hose don't like it when you scorch them
@Riael
April 2, 2026 at 8:16 pm
Bling duck GoPro pov?
@williampowell9659
April 2, 2026 at 8:16 pm
I live in Australia and you see the plants on the side of the chicken coop, next winter could you pick a weed down the line a video so we can tell where you are in the season.
@thenesthomestead
April 2, 2026 at 8:16 pm
The advice was very helpful 💛 thank you, Morgan. It’s been a tough day and needed some Gold Shaw peace-of-mind. Thanks for inspiring us – Dakota & Angela
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