we have a lot of shade and their dirt bath that i put potting soil into and keep wet. this with a pan of water to stand in is all i do and sometimes cold veggies in the hot part of the day.
I have new chicks and pullets and yearling and they all seem to be doing fine with this method. Over half their coop is shade. I do not personally add misters or artificial cooling. I will add some climbing roses and some grape vines when i put on the new runs that will attach to the coops.
My goats do not get anything but cold fruit and on the hottest days I spray the run down. I do try and wet down one spot all the time so it stays cooler but they cannot have standing water or the does can get mastitis
I have new chicks and pullets and yearling and they all seem to be doing fine with this method. Over half their coop is shade. I do not personally add misters or artificial cooling. I will add some climbing roses and some grape vines when i put on the new runs that will attach to the coops.
My goats do not get anything but cold fruit and on the hottest days I spray the run down. I do try and wet down one spot all the time so it stays cooler but they cannot have standing water or the does can get mastitis