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Quote: As I understand it if they are laying less (during full daylight months) they are probably stressed. Being too hot will certainly do that. I realize that with larger numbers of birds this may not feasible but with just a few it seems to really work. My girls were definitely happier...

Quote: I wouldn't exactly classify my birds as "foo-foo" birds. This IS Backyard Chickens Forum so my comments are for people who just have a few birds in a backyard coop. Obviously something like this isn't feasible for someone with a large breeding flock. I am sure you have ways to keep your...

I know heat can be very dangerous for chickens. We had 95 degree humid weather today and more of the same tomorrow. I had two of my Rocks who started panting so I was obviously quite concerned for them. They had watermelon and water but they still got warm. I took a bin and put a few inches of...