How do you keep your flock cool?

[KLIL]

Hi everyone,

We are just about to hit Summer here and it is already starting to get extremely hot during the days.

I feel that Summer is going to be a really hot one.

Just wanted to start getting prepared for it.

How do you keep your flock cool in the warmer seasons?

 

[cavemanrich]

I just provide shade, and it is sufficient for my area/climate. I know peeps that live in hotter zones, use misters. I purchased a mister for backyard use. Kids just playing under it when temps get high. Very little water usage, and the air temps under them are lowered significantly.
WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[Pork Pie]

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/788391/keeping-chickens-cool-in-summer-heat

Topic of the Week - Keeping Chickens Cool in Summer

 

[aart]

BIG(9x14x2") ice chunks last all day under the shade cloths.

Make room in your freezer:

 

[KLIL]

BIG(9x14x2") ice chunks last all day under the shade cloths.

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Make room in your freezer:
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Thats a great idea.

 

[andreanar]

I freeze milk jugs and place them around in the coop and in the shady areas where they hang out. I also spray the ground down to cool it off.

 

[newchickenmom33]

Summer?!? It’s fall here.... getting into the 40’s at night and only into the 80’s during the day. Those are all great suggestions. Plenty of water, shade and a nice breeze.

 

[HuffleClaw]

Summer?!? It’s fall here.... getting into the 40’s at night and only into the 80’s during the day. Those are all great suggestions. Plenty of water, shade and a nice breeze.

Yep! She’s in Australia so it’s opposite of the weather over here. Although I’m still receiving 90+ degree weather during the day...

 

[aart]

Thats a great idea.

Found it on BYC!
Someone was using cake pans and I just used the bin(less chances of spilling on the way to fridge).
It works better than everything else I've tried in 5 years.
I also give a dose of Sav-A-Chick electrolytes/vitamins every few days if I see they are really struggling(always provide plain water too at same time).

 

[HuffleClaw]

Found it on BYC!
Someone was using cake pans and I just used the bin(less chances of spilling on the way to fridge).
It works better than everything else I've tried in 5 years.
I also give a dose of Sav-A-Chick electrolytes/vitamins every few days if I see they are really struggling(always provide plain water too at same time).

Wonderful Aart! Thank you so much for sharing!!!