It was very hot here today -- 90's -- and it's still in the upper 80's at 9 pm. Two of my hens are panting. Is this normal? They have access to water, of course.
But now I just locked them in their coop for the night, and I feel badly for them. It's 16 square feet with two windows (for four pullets) but it's going to be so hot. My run is encased in hardware cloth with roofing and is secure... but nothing is secure as the coop. Should I just lock them in the run for the night so they won't be so hot?
I worry a lot.
Anyway, any opinions are appreciated. Thanks.
But now I just locked them in their coop for the night, and I feel badly for them. It's 16 square feet with two windows (for four pullets) but it's going to be so hot. My run is encased in hardware cloth with roofing and is secure... but nothing is secure as the coop. Should I just lock them in the run for the night so they won't be so hot?
I worry a lot.
Anyway, any opinions are appreciated. Thanks.