Keep chickens COOL in a HEATWAVE 🥵
Hot summers, like the ones we experience in the low desert of Arizona, can be very stressful (and sometimes fatal) for chickens.
Here’s what I do to help keep my chickens cool when temperatures climb:
1. Shade – Providing shade from direct sun rays is essential. This can be done through trees, a canopy, or other materials that can block the sun and keep your chickens in the shade during the day.
2. Ventilation & Misters – Make sure your coop is well-ventilated with plenty of airflow through windows and fans. This will help keep the air circulating, allowing cooler air inside and hotter air out. Running a mister for a couple of hours during the hottest time of day can help too.
3. Provide extra water – Chickens need more water in hot weather, and they will drink up to twice as much water when it’s hot. Make sure the water is always cool—not warm or hot—and add ice cubes if the temperature allows for it.
4. Treats – High water content treats like watermelon slices or frozen grapes can provide relief from the heat. You can also give your chickens frozen yogurt or icy treats made with fruits and vegetables.
5. Cool baths / Ice blocks for their feet – Chickens love water, so providing them with a cool bath from time to time is a great way to help them beat the heat! Make sure to provide shallow pans of water, just big enough for the chickens to dip their feet and wings in.
Looking for more information? https://growinginthegarden.com/how-to-keep-chickens-cool-in-hot-summers/
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