I lost a dear silkie hen yesterday to the heat up in the coop and I am so sad. She went in to lay an egg, and she always tended to stay up there once she would go up, since she didn't really like using the ramp. I bought a cobra style mister stand and set it out there today, and my one remaining silkie girl (I am planning to get her another friend just as soon as I can get one) seems to love the mist. She isn't panting anymore but is all wet and muddy (took a dust/mud bath) and she just likes to stand around under it. Is there any reason that it's not wise to keep that mister on her area all afternoon every day in this 100+ heat? She can get away from it under the coop if she wants to, but her entire run is getting muddy and she is all wet. It seems to be cooling a little even inside the coop. Anyone else use a mister?
Thanks, Kristy
Thanks, Kristy