Three new, confused pullets

[Jenhaus]

Thanks for all the welcomes and advice! It's been a few weeks now and they seem to be used to the routine. They go up to their roost on their own now without me having to put them there.

I hope it's not too hot up there for them. I got an old pizza pie plate and filled it with water to make a little swimming pool for them to wade in, but so far they've just been drinking it!
Jennifer

 

[crittersitter]

Hi Jennifer!
i'm across the bridge from you in westchester!

Boy has it been hot! There are lots of ways to help keep your girls cool. I freeze 2 gallon soda bottles and place them in the girls favorite areas. I also freeze a smaller gatorade bottle and put it in their waterer to keep it as cool as possible although in this heat I've been changing it 2 times a day. Lots of frozen watermelon and filling ice cube trays with yogurt is also a nice treat to help them stay cool.
Best of luck on your new chicken adventures!!

 

[Jenhaus]

Oh thanks, crittersitter - those are great tips! I noticed a shallow hole in the shade where the girls like to cool themselves, so yesterday I wrapped up some ice packs and put them in there, then covered it with leaves. They totally ignored it!! Or they seemed to, but maybe when my back was turned....? I will definitely try the gatorade and yogurt tricks.

Your neighbor across the bridge,
Jennifer