Eggs in hot weather

[janiedoe]

Oh wow!
That is so good to hear. I have a swamp cooler set up for the ladies but it’s still low 80s in the coop and was concerned.
Thank You

I forgot to say "welcome".
I wish I could use a swamp cooler. They don't work well here because our humidity is too high.
Hot weather is always my biggest concern for my flock.

 

[ArizonaDream]

Yes double yolkers, small eggs, etc... all normal for young layers. They are still growing and maturing, it takes a while to get their egg laying machines in gear.

I forgot to say "welcome".
I wish I could use a swamp cooler. They don't work well here because our humidity is too high.
Hot weather is always my biggest concern for my flock.

The ladies have gotten very spoiled with the swamp cooler they line up in front of it with their feathers blowing in the breeze. I thought the electric bill was going to kill me since it’s running all day but it wasn’t that bad. It drops the temperature in the coop by 15° with the 6’ door and 2 windows open, you have to leave the airflow because the swamp cooler increases the moisture in the air.

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC - twice daily collections sound good to me. Probably daily would be enough - especially if you do not have a rooster.

 

[TwoCrows]

The ladies have gotten very spoiled with the swamp cooler they line up in front of it with their feathers blowing in the breeze. I thought the electric bill was going to kill me since it’s running all day but it wasn’t that bad. It drops the temperature in the coop by 15° with the 6’ door and 2 windows open, you have to leave the airflow because the swamp cooler increases the moisture in the air.

Swamp coolers are definitely designed for our dry air, I'm next door in New Mexico! Chickens do love a stiff breeze in the summer, mine line up right in front of a big turbo fan...yes feathers fly!

 

[ArizonaDream]

Welcome to BYC - twice daily collections sound good to me. Probably daily would be enough - especially if you do not have a rooster.

I don’t know about the rooster situation yet, no one has started crowing yet. I have one that’s a trouble maker and may be a rooster, to early to tell.

 

[triciayoung]

Welcome. There are plenty of hen trouble makers also. Congratulations on your swamp cooler idea. Mine have an air conditioner. However I do have an evaporative cooler in the batchelor pad.

 

[N F C]

Hi, looks like you have your egg question answered! You might enjoy chatting with other AZ members on your state thread: Arizona

Thanks for joining us!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

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[Blue Raptor]

I’m sorry if this has been answered already. I’m in Arizona and temperature’s are up around 100° already and it’s only May!
How long can an egg be left outside in this heat? 1 hour? 3 hours? 5 hours

Thank You

Welcome to BYC!

 

[pennyJo1960]

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