Raising Silkies in Sardegna

[Lizread]

Ciao all,
I have raised Full sized pure breads and Hybrids in the uk fr many years, but i moved to Sardegna, Italy 5 years ago and missed my hens so much that I now have the start of a new family. 1 cockrel, 3 hens and a 4 month chick ( the crows took het siblings) All Silkies. They are super friendly and after a few months my Yorkshire terriers and Chickens are happy to live side by side.
It's quite a challenge in our hot summers to make sure they stay healthy. Any advice us really welcome.
I have found they have a love of watermelon.

 

[416bigbore]

Hello and welcome to BYC, You found an Amazing Poultry Community to be a part of with many great knowledgeable members, who are more then willing to jump in and help you along your journey with any questions you may have.

 

[BlueHorse17]

 

[N F C]

Hello, watermelon is a favorite treat for my flock also. It's nice to have you here with us, thanks for joining!

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC!
We have very hot summers also. As long as they have shade and water, mine do well. I use a barn fan to help keep a breeze stirring. I add electrolytes to one, but not all, of their waterers. I keep a few areas muddy in the shade, so that they can scratch in it to cool off. Mine get a melon almost every week and they love it.
Good luck with your flock!

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC We are happy you have joined our community. Frozen bottles of water are great for helping them stay cool, we use them often in Tennessee. You can place around their Cooper in or in their water reservoir.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Maybe these links may help -
http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/788391/keeping-chickens-cool-in-summer-heat

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/topic-of-the-week-keeping-chickens-cool-in-summer.1181934/

 

[PippinTheChicken]

Ciao and Welcome!
I love Sardegna, I have a 2nd place there. It's a great place.

You can make a chicken slushie, buy a tin of "veg in water" (corn or peas etc), you can freeze it but not too hard. Then crush it up into a slushie-like texture. They love it!

 

[swampfox440]

Welcome to BYC !

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.