SusanD
Chirping
Hi,
I had a question about helping chickens cope with heat. So far (our weekend weather got up to 85 this weekend), I have been relying on shade (the area where our chickens are gets shade in the afternoon) and on changing their brackish water for cold water when I get home from work (about 5). I did notice that my Langshan was panting this afternoon (but that went away after she had a couple swigs of cold water, and she was running around with the other two). At what temperature (I think the hottest summer temperatures where I am are 90 something and rarely 100) would I need to worry about misting and/or providing supplemental electrolytes?
Thanks,
Susan
I had a question about helping chickens cope with heat. So far (our weekend weather got up to 85 this weekend), I have been relying on shade (the area where our chickens are gets shade in the afternoon) and on changing their brackish water for cold water when I get home from work (about 5). I did notice that my Langshan was panting this afternoon (but that went away after she had a couple swigs of cold water, and she was running around with the other two). At what temperature (I think the hottest summer temperatures where I am are 90 something and rarely 100) would I need to worry about misting and/or providing supplemental electrolytes?
Thanks,
Susan