extreme heat

  1. GreenAcres Homestead

    Texas Heat Effecting Egg Laying

    We live in Kempner Tx and have 23 laying hens and 4 laying ducks. We was getting eggs eggs day but now we are down to a couple of chicken eggs a day and no duck eggs. Is it just us or is this 100+ heat effecting everyones eggs?? They get plenty of water, shade, and feed. Now our quail are in a...
  2. Catlittle

    New Layer Won't leave 100F+ Nesting Box

    Hi all, I'm new to backyard chickens. We just got our first egg yesterday, it was about 90F out. She was in the box a long time and at some point I guess she had laid an egg (I thought she was still just investigating and due soon but not yet. Anyways, today it is over 100F in their coop...
  3. CityslickerHomestead

    Proper Coop Ventilation for Montana

    I’m a first-time chicken owner and am in the process of building a coop. I’m hoping someone has been in a similar situation and can help. My question is, what, where, how much, and how do I adapt my coop ventilation for my 4’x8’ coop in a state that has wildly varying weather? Summers in...
  4. 1sfarmdoc

    Heat stroke, broody hen, blood spots

    So much going on I'm not sure where to post and/or search for strategies! In southern Wisconsin we've just experienced an extended severe heat wave. Despite our best efforts (and great advice we found here, including fans-ice in water, frozen fruits/veg, hose down run several times a day...
  5. C

    Rio Rancho NM Desert Chickens

    Hi, I moved here from California where I had a small flock of Bantams. Just found out Chickens are okay in Rio Rancho, NM yay! I have concerns about the heat, and cold. Trying to figure what kind of housing to build for new chickens. Do I need to buy heat/cold tolerant chickens? We get a...
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