I think sudden rise in temps bothers them as much as it does us(me).
We all acclimate a bit over time.
But the cool to hot knocks me for a loop and I observe it in the chickens too. Same goes for humidity, the higher it is, the more miserable we all are.
It's been splendidly cool the past week....today will start a run of 4-5 days of around 90°.
Mine will get a dose of electrolytes today and probably ice pans tomorrow.
Deep all day shade is best but....I don't have much of that.
This has worked very well to keep heat stress/stroke at bay:
I give a dose of Sav-a-Chick electrolytes/vitamins about once a week during heat waves.
It really seems to help....started this after they saved a heat stroked hen once.
Can mix up a smaller amount, just wrap the packet tight and store in a dry cool place.
Always have plain water available too.
BIG(9x14x2") chunks of ice last all day for wading, sitting, and sipping.
Much more useful to the chickens than frozen foods and treats.
Make space in your freezer!
We all acclimate a bit over time.
But the cool to hot knocks me for a loop and I observe it in the chickens too. Same goes for humidity, the higher it is, the more miserable we all are.
It's been splendidly cool the past week....today will start a run of 4-5 days of around 90°.
Mine will get a dose of electrolytes today and probably ice pans tomorrow.
Deep all day shade is best but....I don't have much of that.
This has worked very well to keep heat stress/stroke at bay:
I give a dose of Sav-a-Chick electrolytes/vitamins about once a week during heat waves.
It really seems to help....started this after they saved a heat stroked hen once.
Can mix up a smaller amount, just wrap the packet tight and store in a dry cool place.
Always have plain water available too.
BIG(9x14x2") chunks of ice last all day for wading, sitting, and sipping.
Much more useful to the chickens than frozen foods and treats.
Make space in your freezer!
