Possible heat stroke PLEASE HELP!!

[devon1182]

My Chicken Little who is around 22 weeks is showing signs of heat stroke I think. She is lethargic, panting and her feet are SUPER hot. she insisted I hold her. I brought her inside she is laying on a damp towel and I am spraying her with water. She was just fine earlier but I noticed that they have been very hot. I have a huge dusting area and I am keeping plenty of water for them. Even took out watermelon. What can I do for my Chicken Little I don't want to lose her!! TIA!!

 

[ten chicks]

My Chicken Little who is around 22 weeks is showing signs of heat stroke I think. She is lethargic, panting and her feet are SUPER hot. she insisted I hold her. I brought her inside she is laying on a damp towel and I am spraying her with water. She was just fine earlier but I noticed that they have been very hot. I have a huge dusting area and I am keeping plenty of water for them. Even took out watermelon. What can I do for my Chicken Little I don't want to lose her!! TIA!!

Cool her down immediately,if panting persists submerge her in COOL water NOT COLD(cold water will shock her) up to her neck,this will drop her body temp. Heat stress/stroke can kill chickens. keep her inside and monitor her condition. Make sure she is eating/drinking,give her electrolytes.

 

[buttercup95]

I recently had a hen go through this too I put her on an ice pack with a towel over it so it wouldn't shock her, I kept a fan over her and sprayed her lightly with water. I would suggest submerging too as long as it's NOT COLD. Don't use the ice pack after submerging though.

 

[devon1182]

Thank You!! She is perking up!!! Yay!!

 

[buttercup95]

I'm so happy to hear that!!

 

[seminolewind]

Great!!! It's been 95 here for a few days, and I add ice or freeze soda bottles for all the waterers. It makes a difference.

 

[buttercup95]

You can also help by spraying down the pen if you have plenty of water spray the pen down twice a day and they'll appreciate it.