Keeping Chickens Cool
by
Marywoita
How do we keep our chickens cool during those hot summer days?
A few simple little things that we do inexpensively, help keep our chickens healthy, happy, and comfortable during the hottest days of summer. The last thing that I want is for our chickens to suffer or get ill from heat exhaustion.
We live in an area where we are not only graced with hot temps during the summer, but we also have a lot of humidity. It can become very uncomfortable for not only us, but our animals as well.
In this post, I’m going to share a few of the things that we do to keep our chickens cool.
Ten tips for keeping chickens cool during the hot summer months:
- Provide fresh cool water and change out frequently, especially during exceptionally hot days.
- Give your chickens some shade to hide out and stay cool.
- Ensure that the chicken coop/housing is well ventilated.
See 7 more tips here.
Avoid foods like corn, scratch grains or anything that is harder to digest during the hotter days. Since these types of foods are harder to digest, it creates more body heat for the chickens.
Chicken Breeds and Hot Weather
Something else to consider if you’re just starting out with chickens and live in a warmer climate. There are many breeds which tolerate the heat better than others.
For example, some lighter colored breeds can tolerate the heat better than others.
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Thanks for sharing these tips!
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