Just chick pics?

[JacinLarkwell]

How do you all keep your flock cool during the summer? It’s in the high 80’s where I live already and I need some ideas.

I just make sure they have water avaliable and shady areas. There is no way to keep them cool in the plains, just like there really isn't a way to keep them warm in winter. Spring and early fall are their best times

 

[cute chicks here]

I make sure they always have cool water, the coop is under a really good shade tree and when I am outside I let them out in a fenced area.

 

[-Chanticleer-]

I live in Texas and I’m just worried about them overheating. They seem to be doing just fine as the temperature climbs. I do freeze ice for them and have one cold water station and the other just regular.

 

[-Chanticleer-]

Some pictures from today. Having second thoughts on the blue cochin being a pullet . Barred maran and buff chantecler 9 weeks, RIR,OE, and cochin all 10.5 weeks. Everyone else are looking like pullets.

 

[Theorrin]

How do you all keep your flock cool during the summer? It’s in the high 80’s where I live already and I need some ideas.

frozen fruit and veggies. I also have a tote (cut down to be kinda shallow and edges sanded) as a "pool" and they like to stand in it

 

[-Chanticleer-]

frozen fruit and veggies. I also have a tote (cut down to be kinda shallow and edges sanded) as a "pool" and they like to stand in it

Sounds like a great idea. I’ll have to try those. We are due for a week long heat wave in triple digets starting Friday.

 

[Theorrin]

Sounds like a great idea. I’ll have to try those. We are due for a week long heat wave in triple digets starting Friday.

yeah im your state neighbor so ill be suffering with you lol

 

[-Chanticleer-]

yeah im your state neighbor so ill be suffering with you lol

I was excited for the summer but now I’m not .

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Some pictures from today. Having second thoughts on the blue cochin being a pullet . Barred maran and buff chantecler 9 weeks, RIR,OE, and cochin all 10.5 weeks. Everyone else are looking like pullets.

Did you trim that one's beak?

 

[-Chanticleer-]

Did you trim that one's beak?

No she was a rescue chicken. Came to me all beat up but is doing really well now.