How should I keep my chickens cool??

[4 Georgia Hens]

Here in GA it is in the 90's, so I need to know some ways to keep my 4 girls cool. I have two Golden Laced Wynodottes (GLW), who have TONS of feathers, and I really don't want them to overheat. Thanks in advance!

 

[rIrs roost]

Icecubes in water, a fan, cold watermelon, and frozen water bottles in their waterers to name a few.

 

[kitkat5505]

Things I do:
Freeze 2 liter bottles of water and put in their bucket waterer.
Put a chunk of frozen fruits or veggies in a pan of water.
Cold watermelon rinds for a snack.
Hose down the roof of the coop and run.

 

[lcwmt]

We are in a very different part of the country and it is hot here too. High 90s, low humidity, minimal shade for the girls. Here's what we are doing for our 15 week old pullets:
Shade cloth over the run, access to the yard where they can hang out in tall grass if they want, "popsicles" made in Tupperware type sandwich size containers: grapes or peas in ice. They love the treat. I put ice cubes in their water containers (they don't like warm water), and in the afternoon I run a sprinkler or mister adjacent to the run; this provides evaporative cooling. Some folks provide frozen water bottles , we haven't tried that yet.
Good luck!

 

[SueT]

If they don't have access to shade, you can put shade cloth over the run....

 

[4 Georgia Hens]

Thank you everyone!!! I will freeze some water and fruit tonight! Y'all are SO awesome!!!!!!!!! I will try all of the suggestions, and keep y'all posted!