How do you guys keep your flock of different birdies all cool in the hot summer states? Ice water and produce- ok; how about the coop?

[Iveta]

I had split choice for sleeping place yesterday- some of my birds lime the well- ventilated coop outside and some like to take the wall unit inside ( where they found comfort during the cold days in the winter too)..but obviously this comes with the expense of cleaning. Also I need to take longer than few days trips and I need someone to care for my animals OI wonder how others go about it? Give them to a local farm and hope they don't get bullied by other animals or ask someone to come in to feed and clean? What are your experiences?

 

[Cassandra Lana]

I would ask a friend to take care of them. if you know some kids they might really enjoy it too. You can use eggs as at least partial payment and just have them come over b4 hand to show them what to do.

 

[jewelsoftime]

I use a mister outside so my chickens and ducks have a place to go and cool off. I made my own with a piece of 1/2" poly tubing and some misters. I like the plastic misters, the metal stop up pretty fast. You will need a pressure regulator piece and a backflow preventer. They allow you to just hook up to a water hose. You can also get clips to hook up your poly to the fence and a special piece or just a clamp to close off the end. It's not fool proof but my chickens and ducks all crowd up in front of it on those 100+ days. I'll try to remember to post a pic tomorrow.

 

[MadamContrary]

I give frozen treats, generally chopped up goodies like fruit or produce extras in ice cube trays topped with water. I put a shallow kiddie pool for wading, as well as pour water directly in a shady a separate corner for them to cool off. All my coops are located at the base of trees for shade. This year I have LF Cochins and Brahma so I'll be making a new coop with fully removable walls on parallel sides because the summers here can top 100°.

 

[Bigtom Turkey]

I spray them down with a hose, when it gets too hot.

 

[3KillerBs]

Plenty of ventilation, constant access to water, shade, and electrolytes in a separate waterer once a week during hot weather.

My chickens have access to ground where they can dig down into cool layers.

I learned a lot from this: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/aarts-extreme-weather-spiel.75893/

 

[Iveta]

I would ask a friend to take care of them. if you know some kids they might really enjoy it too. You can use eggs as at least partial payment and just have them come over b4 hand to show them what to do.

This sounds like a great idea actually; they will probably enjoy the animals too!

 

[Iveta]

I use a mister outside so my chickens and ducks have a place to go and cool off. I made my own with a piece of 1/2" poly tubing and some misters. I like the plastic misters, the metal stop up pretty fast. You will need a pressure regulator piece and a backflow preventer. They allow you to just hook up to a water hose. You can also get clips to hook up your poly to the fence and a special piece or just a clamp to close off the end. It's not fool proof but my chickens and ducks all crowd up in front of it on those 100+ days. I'll try to remember to post a pic tomorrow.

this sounds awesome! sounds like something I should do. for even if i let them inside to cool off I can tell they would rather feel a breeze in the back of the house than AC; I have bins of water around for the duck and spray with my hose too-but it requires too much work and they are still occasionally panting and its only May; I must come up with good solution for this summer!