Extreme heat issues

[Mother of Chaos]

Thank you for reposting the link, WingitRanch.

Thanks from me as well, @WingItRanch. Her name doesn't come up in the search function any more (when I enter it in the "By" box.) I'm hoping that this is user error on my part.

 

[Sinadrea]

Aw! You lost your chicken due to heat.

Yeah, I found her in the brooder box in the evening. I didn't notice her because I only went out a few times to give them frozen berries and ice jugs. Heat index was 107.
I will do better tomorrow because I'll put my sprinkler and timer next to the coop.

 

[FrostRanger]

Also know that you don't just want shade, you want the deepest darkest shade you can provide. I personally don't put ice in their water, I just make sure they have plenty of water and when it's really bad I put hydrohen in one waterer (and have any other sources be plain). The more ventilation you have the better, in very hot climates I'd go for 3 sqft of ventilation per bird in the coop. I also like to place foot baths near the water, best case scenario is they stand in it while drinking from the waterer and get their feet cooled, worst case scenario they just drink from the foot bath and still get hydrated. I would advise against bringing birds inside unless they are severely overheated as they will acclimate over time (of course use your best judgment here)

 

[Sinadrea]

Aw! You lost your chicken due to heat.

Yeah, I felt terrible I didn't look for her earlier.

 

[StinkyAcres]

Here's the article that @BoundlessLove was trying to link: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/aarts-extreme-weather-spiel.75893/

I just put a bucket of water in the freezer for a cooling foot bath. Thanks, @aart, RIP

 

[Themellowyellows]

Here's the article that @BoundlessLove was trying to link: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/aarts-extreme-weather-spiel.75893/

Most importantly is shade, ventilation, and lots of water. Not sure what type of waterer you have but I have several different types and noticed the chickens enjoy dunking their wattles in water when it's super hot out.

I fill several Gatorade bottles (leaving some space at the top) with water and freeze it. Then alternate dropping one into their water to cool it down.

I use the waterers that are sold at TSC. Thanks for the tip!

 

[Themellowyellows]

Yeah, I felt terrible I didn't look for her earlier.

Aw, im so sorry.

 

[Themellowyellows]

I just put a bucket of water in the freezer for a cooling foot bath. Thanks, @aart, RIP

Yup, I do that aswell how long can i keep them in there for?

 

[Sunny4x4]

Hey all.

Down here in North Jersy, the temps are getting up to 100 degrees F soon. Im struggling keeping there water cool at 85 degrees. Any tips on how to keep it cool? I put ice and frozen ice bottles in it while keeping it in the shade, but that does not seem to help. On top of that, how do I make sure my hens will be okay at 101 degrees F. If I keep them inside for a bit, wont that heat shock them? Where there coop and run is located its straight in the heat, some trees surround it but that doesn't do much.

Thanks guys!

neighbor, North Jersey here too! Following along here for info as well.

 

[Sinadrea]

neighbor, North Jersey here too! Following along here for info as well.

Hello, I'm guessing a lot of us are dealing with the hot spell this weekend. Best of luck to all of you!