KenzieDenas
Chirping
- Jul 24, 2022
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Hey guys! (Sorry I can be long winded.) Im getting a beautiful mixed flock of 10 chicks the week of the 8th here in central Oklahoma. I know its late in the season, but by the time they are 8 weeks it will be October and starting to get cooler from this 100+ degrees we've gotten lately.
So I'm aware and have done extensive research into minimum requirements and stabilized temps for brooding chicks inside until ready to move outside into the elements. That being said, we will have a radiating heat plate and we have a big insulated coop for when it gets cold. I'm going to take them out to play for longer intervals as they get older and ready.
My concern is for when the heat comes back and we have 100+ degree days again. Everything I've read says anything like that is dangerous for chickens of any age. We get that for weeks I'd not months at a time here. I will be home with our daughters and taking care of the flock daily (and possibly goats). I was thinking I could mist them when it's really hot and have fan ventilation for them. As well as ice in their water and frozen treats, shaded run, etc.
I'm freaking out a little bit thinking they are going to be miserable or I'm not going to do something right. Any suggestions? Anyone keep chickens in the super heat that can weigh in and relieve my anxiety? I know it's done constantly, and im mommy thinking it. But I'm worried I'm missing something.
Thanks in advance and taking the time!
So I'm aware and have done extensive research into minimum requirements and stabilized temps for brooding chicks inside until ready to move outside into the elements. That being said, we will have a radiating heat plate and we have a big insulated coop for when it gets cold. I'm going to take them out to play for longer intervals as they get older and ready.
My concern is for when the heat comes back and we have 100+ degree days again. Everything I've read says anything like that is dangerous for chickens of any age. We get that for weeks I'd not months at a time here. I will be home with our daughters and taking care of the flock daily (and possibly goats). I was thinking I could mist them when it's really hot and have fan ventilation for them. As well as ice in their water and frozen treats, shaded run, etc.
I'm freaking out a little bit thinking they are going to be miserable or I'm not going to do something right. Any suggestions? Anyone keep chickens in the super heat that can weigh in and relieve my anxiety? I know it's done constantly, and im mommy thinking it. But I'm worried I'm missing something.
Thanks in advance and taking the time!