Running low on chickens

[BBQJOE]

This Arizona heat is killer, literally. I've now lost like three birds this summer.
There's nothing further I can really do. They have lots of shade, and water, but I can't run them AC. Heck, I don't even run me AC.
If I replace them, I'll wait til it cools down in OCT.

 

[Pork Pie]

Seems you're not alone, Joe - no fun at all

 

[SueT]

Yikes! We had 100º yesterday, birds were panting but made it thru another day. I have done the same, providing shade, even a fan for the youngsters still confined.
Haven't chickens lived in hot tropical locales like India and Africa for centuries? Did they not originate in Southeast Asia?

 

[BBQJOE]

Maybe if I pluck them a little?
Or tie ice cubes under their wings?

 

[Pork Pie]

Kinda misread the "pluck" bit - anything' worth a shot, I guess.

 

[BBQJOE]

Kinda misread the "pluck" bit - anything' worth a shot, I guess.

Shot may be next.

I wish they would tell me when they're gonna keel over. I can plan dinner that way, otherwise it's off to the dump.

 

[Pork Pie]

Shot may be next.

I wish they would tell me when they're gonna keel over. I can plan dinner that way, otherwise it's off to the dump.

Inconsiderate little gits, I know. No humidity in my neck of the woods, so I don't seem to suffer the losses that you guys are currently experiencing, but I can imagine how cheesed off you all must get.