Hot Day in CT for these 8 week olds! Silly pics

[My Very First 6 Chickens]

Its 91 here in CT and I know it can be hotter, but, the girls are definitely showing reactions. I am unfamiliar with seeing them with their beaks open. Its scared me so I came to BYC and then did this:

Afterwards, it resulted in the second pic.
I am super new so I am super nervous to them having an issue from the heat. Please someone tell me if its gonna be ok. Its shady in there with an occasional breeze. Honestly, im a nervous Nelly as it is, but justify it b/c they have never experienced heat like this. They remain with the beak open. Is this a concern?? Also, loose stools from the watermelon and ice?? Thank you for your expertise chicken friends.
sincerely,
Nervous Nelly from CT

 

[aart]

Afterwards, it resulted in the second pic.

Better that they stand in the ice water than drink it....pour it out into the large shallow pan.
I have a chicken with an 'ice cream headache' story.

 

[Sueby]

I borrowed this from @aart long ago, I don't think she'll mind me sharing:


I also live in CT, it's icky out! I gave some electrolytes this morning & they have a block of ice in an open water tray so they can drink it or stand in it. Deep shade helps a lot, as does a good dust bath or a deep hole in the dirt to lay in. Sometimes I'll spray their favorite hole with the hose. I'll probably set the fan up in the coop tonight, I hear it's not going to cool down too much.

Beaks open & wings out are normal, just do what you can for them & they'll be fine.

 

[aart]

I borrowed this from @aart long ago, I don't think she'll mind me sharing:

No problem!
it's now in article form, so pretty easy to find on my article page:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/aarts-extreme-weather-spiel.75893/

 

[Auntiejessi3]

Looks like you're doing the right things. I suggest buying some save-a-chic electrolytes and give them once a week. @aart has some small batch recipes that I can't seem to find right now. I also mix my ladies crumble with water to an oatmeal consistency and pop it in the freezer to get nice and cold, they love it

 

[Auntiejessi3]

Thank you so much for your time and expertise! I appreciate you

You're very welcome! I am quite new to chickens myself but have learned a lot from these great folks on here

 

[Auntiejessi3]

I forgot to mention that yes loose stools is common when they're drinking a lot of water

 

[My Very First 6 Chickens]

Looks like you're doing the right things. I suggest buying some save-a-chic electrolytes and give them once a week. @aart has some small batch recipes that I can't seem to find right now. I also mix my ladies crumble with water to an oatmeal consistency and pop it in the freezer to get nice and cold, they love it

Thank you so much for your time and expertise! I appreciate you

 

[Sueby]

Yep that's the one I was looking for

I knew it! It's come in handy more than once for me having a small flock!

 

[Auntiejessi3]

I borrowed this from @aart long ago, I don't think she'll mind me sharing:
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I also live in CT, it's icky out! I gave some electrolytes this morning & they have a block of ice in an open water tray so they can drink it or stand in it. Deep shade helps a lot, as does a good dust bath or a deep hole in the dirt to lay in. Sometimes I'll spray their favorite hole with the hose. I'll probably set the fan up in the coop tonight, I hear it's not going to cool down too much.

Beaks open & wings out are normal, just do what you can for them & they'll be fine.

Yep that's the one I was looking for