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  1. Elspeth Dinsmore

    Using A Tarp To Lower Ground Temperature

    Hello, all! Today I discovered something that I wanted to share with everyone. With the sudden increase of temperature, my family was trying to figure out how to keep the chickens from overheating. We have been taking frozen, sealed water bottles out to keep their water cold. We have been...
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    Colling down chickens

    hello I was wondering if anyone had some good tips for keeping chickens cool during the summer? We take out ice water and bring out some cold snacks. We have some shaded area made up for the chickens but looking for some more ideas. I have heard about people getting kids pools for their chickens...
  3. maranda

    protecting the flock in desert heat

    Hi friends:) I have 6 young girls right now and we are trying to figure out the best way to build a coop/ run to protect them in the palm desert heat. We have a prefab coop set up now, but are purchasing a 10 ×10 dog run to give them more space. We are not sure what to use as roofing...would...
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    New member.... Connie in N.C.,USA

    Hi everyone! My name is Connie. I have been peeking around in here, for a couple years while I lived in a place where chickens were not allowed, but have since moved and now I should be able to raise a few. About 10 years ago I lived in Wisconsin, (which upon recent reflection had a climate...
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