- May 25, 2016
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Hello Everyone-
We are in a heat spell in CA. Just under 100 today. And expected to stay in mid to high 90's through Thursday. I put a 10"x13"x3" pan of water and ice in the pen and the hens are loving drinking the cold water. BUT - now they are basically pooping water. Is there a concern over this? I want to help them stay cool- but worry that excess water consumption might be bad.
Their pen is fully shaded now, will have about 30% sun by around 4 pm. The ground is sandy dirt. They also have the coop, above the back of the run.
thanks for any info!
-Jerie
We are in a heat spell in CA. Just under 100 today. And expected to stay in mid to high 90's through Thursday. I put a 10"x13"x3" pan of water and ice in the pen and the hens are loving drinking the cold water. BUT - now they are basically pooping water. Is there a concern over this? I want to help them stay cool- but worry that excess water consumption might be bad.
Their pen is fully shaded now, will have about 30% sun by around 4 pm. The ground is sandy dirt. They also have the coop, above the back of the run.
thanks for any info!
-Jerie