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4/2/12 at 6:33pm

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It is only April and it has already reached 80 degrees. We built a new coop this winter, it has plenty of ventilation and space. The coop is next to a tree line, so it is mostly shaded. It is getting really hot in the coop during the day. I have been freezing water and putting it in the cages to keep the chickens cool. What can I do to keep the coop cool during the day that is more permanent than frozen water bottles? We were wondering about a solar fan or something? We do not have electricity available to our coop. Any ideas?

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4/2/12 at 8:22pm

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A solar fan to pull out the hot air will probably help. Adding insulation will also help.

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4/4/12 at 9:00am

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I give my chickens frozen fruit and vegetables to cool them off. I put ice cubes in their water and they love it.

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