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  1. KenzieDenas

    First Time Chickens and Heat of Oklahoma

    Hey guys! (Sorry I can be long winded.) Im getting a beautiful mixed flock of 10 chicks the week of the 8th here in central Oklahoma. I know its late in the season, but by the time they are 8 weeks it will be October and starting to get cooler from this 100+ degrees we've gotten lately. So I'm...
  2. ChickenOfSpades

    Heat management idea: Water-filled pipe perch that can be frozen.

    It's peak summer here, and gets HOT. We're used to keeping bigger animals cool (like horses), but new to chickens. I had an idea while falling asleep last night: PVC pipe large enough diameter for them to perch on, but sealed and filled with water (or an ice substitute) leaving enough roof for...
  3. Featherlove23

    Cooling the coop

    It's been pretty hot where I live lately. I'm looking for ways to cool off the coop better. They only go in at night unless they go in during the day. But only locked in at night. Anyway. It's pretty warm in the coop during the day. There is lots of ventilation. But it's still warmer then I...
  4. ChickenOfSpades

    Managing young chickens in the heat

    I have a new little flock of 4 chickens that is getting used to living outdoors, but we're starting to hit the hottest part of the year here. It'll likely be 90F+ most days for at least the next month or two. It will undoubtedly crack 100. My home is new construction, so there's just not much in...
  5. H

    Disease or natural causes?

    Hey guys. I have had three hens die in the last three weeks. I am trying to decide if there is something going around my flocks (I have three flocks that live alongside each other) or if these are isolated cases of natural causes. One big consideration right now is the temperature which has been...
  6. M

    Feathered feet in heat

    Hello! I’ve got a pair of cochin chicks. I have read several times about being careful that they don’t get too muddy on their feet. I realize for winter that can mean frostbite but what about summer? I provide my girls with a shallow dish they can walk into and it helps keep them cool. Of course...
  7. H

    Ducklings and EcoGlow Heating Plate

    This isn’t a question, more so just sharing info as I’ve learned incase anyone wants to know. Got some 2 day old runner ducklings. Made them a brooder. Used an EcoGlow heating plate for heat- it works great whenever I get chicks! The ducklings definitely get warm from it, it just seems like...
    • homesteadmama8
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  8. Quacking ducks

    9 week old chick panting

    I have a 9 week old chick that is panting a lot. she is in my basement that is about 60-65 degrees so I would not think she is too hot, but I did have them outside yesterday for a few hours ( it’s between 85-99 degrees during the day) did she get heat exhaustion yesterday? Any ideas? Thank you
  9. 0

    Silver appleyard questions

    I have a group of 3 week old ducklings - 1 Cayuga, 3 buffs, and 3 silvers. I have 7 other cayugas so I’m familiar with their tolerances. Out of my group, I’ve noticed that my silvers are the first ones to start to get too hot. They have the same activity level as the others, so it’s definitely...
    • 0iseau
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    • heat hot silver appleyard
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    • Forum: Ducks
  10. L

    Chicks in hot garage

    I am a newer chicken owner and have 5, 3 1/2 week old chicks in the garage. It is getting hot outside and I want to be sure they aren’t going to over heat. Can they be in the garage it the thermostat reads 85? I have fresh water out and have given them some fresh kale along with their food. They...
  11. GardenBlooms22

    When to wean mixed flocks off heat lamp?

    Hello, we are currently raising about 100 baby chicks, of various ages, and I was wondering when we should start to wean them off the heat lamps? We're raising them indoors in DIY brooders with heat lamps. I think our youngest chicks are about 2 weeks old and our oldest are probably hitting 5 to...
  12. PASSPORTGUARDIAN

    one too hot

    i have 2 ducks, one khaki campbell and a rouen/mallard [its hard to tell the difference between those breeds and it was labeled as assorted when i got it so that didnt help.] i believe they were both the same age or very close when i got them, because they were the exact same size. the khaki is...
  13. Hot Climate Chicken Housing and Care

    Hot Climate Chicken Housing and Care

    I live in North Carolina, the Steamy Southeast of the USA where from June through early September we frequently see 95-95 weather -- 95F and 95% humidity -- and summer nighttime lows may not dip below 70F for weeks. Most chicken-keeping advice is aimed at people in temperate areas with...
  14. The Duck Dad

    red or yellow heat lamp?

    So I am preparing for winter, and I was wondering if I should use the clear/yellow heat lamps, or should I use a red one. I don't know if either one is better, I am worried that the bright light is probably bad for them, but then, does the red one have any disadvantages? I tried the ceramic...
  15. S

    Chicks aren’t under brooder

    I’ve got three week old chicks. They’ve got a brinsea brooder plate and have used it really well. The past few days I’ve noticed they don’t go under there very much and it’s at the highest height as their brahmas and are getting quite leggy 😂 I’ve just checked them now and they’re snuggled...
  16. RosyChickens

    Hot Weather

    I have free range chickens - should I be concerned about heat? it's 90 and even a bit over 100 here in Oregon lately. Being free range they have access to shade and my gardens are sprinkled and they seem to like that damp dirt. They are panting and have here wings out - but how can I tell if...
  17. The_Chicken_Tender

    Rooster vomiting

    We have a young Crevecoeur rooster, and about two day ago I saw him open his beak and a milky white substance came out. Right after that, he was eating and walking around like nothing happened. Today I saw it happen again, but he still seems to be acting completely normal. He is also a Marek's...
  18. R

    Could Electrolytes be a bad idea?

    Before our long heatwave started, I had been switching off between ACV and a lactobacillus supplement in the girls' waterer. Then I read that when it's hot, you should stop giving ACV and give them electrolytes instead. So I switched to the Rooster Booster probiotic and electrolyte supplement...
  19. Ashara

    Excessive heat, vomiting water?

    We have had extreme heat for over a week with the last 4 days being 110 to 118. Our coop has lots of shade and we have water misters and a small wading pool available. We change all the water often to keep it cool.. All of our chickens drink a lot and have been panting heavy all day, every day...
  20. H

    My chicken is in the process of recovering from heat exhaustion and now has some weird behavioral patterns. Help?!

    We had a pretty big heat wave where I live, temperatures well over 110, and my chicken yard was unprepared. My chickens had access to water and shade but just about nothing else to beat the heat (they have a mister, a pool, and a fan now lol). Anyway, one of my chickens was found lying on the...
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