Scareab
Songster
I have a small coop for 2 to 3 chickens and unfortunately one of my birds passed away from the coop being so hot while she was trying to lay.
I don’t want this happening again but the Texas weather is brutal hitting 105 where I’m at. It doesn’t help that there doesn’t seem to be much air flow in the backyard but shade isn’t an issue. We keep the co-op doors open to help take out the heat but I think it gets trapped above where they rest.
I’m struggling with trying to find ways to ventilate the coop. Maybe by solar panel fans above where they rest? I can build a small pool or dust bath for them. (They seem to already dust well but maybe a shaded designated spot?) if there is a small portable air conditioning device I can get to keep it cool in there or around the coop?
I’m looking for any suggestions I love my birds and want to keep them nice and cool!
I’m planning on getting a barred rock next but I want to figure this out before I take on another bird.
I don’t want this happening again but the Texas weather is brutal hitting 105 where I’m at. It doesn’t help that there doesn’t seem to be much air flow in the backyard but shade isn’t an issue. We keep the co-op doors open to help take out the heat but I think it gets trapped above where they rest.
I’m struggling with trying to find ways to ventilate the coop. Maybe by solar panel fans above where they rest? I can build a small pool or dust bath for them. (They seem to already dust well but maybe a shaded designated spot?) if there is a small portable air conditioning device I can get to keep it cool in there or around the coop?
I’m looking for any suggestions I love my birds and want to keep them nice and cool!
I’m planning on getting a barred rock next but I want to figure this out before I take on another bird.
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