Summer Heat and the Threat of Overheating

[Krisengle]

So I have had my chickens since Late August of 2019 so this will be my first summer with adult chickens and my 2 week old chickens as well. I have read a lot of threads about how to manage the heat and how to keep your chickens cool but I would like to know some more ways of how to keep my chicks and chickens cool. Such as improvements to the coop and to the run.

If they can stand in a little cool water instantly cools them

 

[Cave Creek Chicken Mama]

So I have had my chickens since Late August of 2019 so this will be my first summer with adult chickens and my 2 week old chickens as well. I have read a lot of threads about how to manage the heat and how to keep your chickens cool but I would like to know some more ways of how to keep my chicks and chickens cool. Such as improvements to the coop and to the run.

We just bought an evaporator cooler (swamp cooler) yesterday. Portable, hook up to the hose. We'll see how this works. First day using and not too warm today. Have it on low. I'm in Cave Creek, AZ. New to chicken life.

 

[Cave Creek Chicken Mama]

Hi Lydia,
I purchased a swamp cooler for my girls. It's an indoor/outdoor Hessaire. It's amazing! I leave it on all day. Living in Arizona, where the summer temperatures average 110, it can be pretty hard on the chickens. Fortunately for me, I have a well and a large lot with mature trees and shrubs. My bigger girls I let out of their run in the morning and they find hiding spots. In addition to my automatic watering system, I run a hose with a trickle of water so they have fresh water. I offer watermelon from time to time or frozen fruit. The nursery is in the direct path of the Hessaire, so the little ones are cool and happy all day.
Cheers!

So funny. I just posted about our new swamp cooler we bought yesterday! Same brand, save state we live in! Good to know we made a good choice!