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[luvinmychickens]

I have a question. Sometimes I would go out to check on the chicks and they look like they are panting or something? What are they doing? I do have an idea that they are either hot or are trying to work down some food.

 

[sparkles2307]

Whats the temp in ur brooder?

 

[Memphisjourney2seramas]

They are probabley hot. I am not sure where you live, but here in SW new Mexico it is hot and my chickens pant.

 

[ChickyChickyBaby]

Probably hot.

I put my brooder outside and don't use a light now unless it gets below 60 at night.

Mine range from 4-8 weeks old.

Be sure they have plenty of fresh cool water and some shade.

Also some freeze bottles of water to put in with them to keep them cooler.

 

[luvinmychickens]

They have a lot of shade. And they always turn out fine, so it's probably nothing. I was just thinking about it... Thanks for the info!