We’re in the thick of summer and boy is it hot! The girls are constantly looking for shade and digging deep into the dirt to try and stay cool One of my flock’s favorite chicken treats of all time is a juicy watermelon
So, in order to help them beat the heat, I made up these frozen watermelon kabobs with Flock Fixer
Keeping Your Flock Cool
Hot Chicks: How to Keep Your Backyard Flock Cool When the Sun’s on Full Blast
Summer: the season of sun, sweat, and suspiciously judgmental stares from your chickens as they roast like feathery marshmallows in the backyard While you’re sipping iced tea in the shade, your flock is out there wondering if this is how rotisserie begins Fear not, fellow chicken tender (pun absolutely intended)—here’s your guide to keeping your birds cool, comfortable, and cluckin’ through the heatwave
- Shade: Because Chickens Don’t Do Sunglasses
First things first—give your chickens some shady real
Keeping Chickens Productive in Summer’s Heat
In the summer of 1896, a heat wave gripped New York City at a time when people lived crammed together in tenements Lacking air conditioning and running water, the heat killed about 1500 people in ten sweltering days
In an era when governments did little to help people, then relatively unknown Theodore Roosevelt took action that saved lives and launched his political career
As police commissioner he ordered the fire department to spray down the exterior of buildings, sidewalks and streets with water and worked to have ice delivered to suffering people The water dropped building temperatures a few degrees and
How to Keep Chickens Cool in the Summer
Welcome to the dog days of summer where the weather is hot, hotter, and hottest You might worry more about keeping your chickens warm in the winter, but the hot summer weather can be just as hard on chickens, and sometimes even worse than the cold
Recognize Signs of Heatstroke in Chickens
If you notice your chickens panting or spreading their wings during hot weather, don’t panic Like dogs, chickens pant to keep cool as neither have sweat glands Chickens will also spread out their wings to cool off
However, if you notice your chickens acting lifeless, lethargic, or their combs start
How to Keep Chickens Cool in Summer: A Backyard Flock Owner’s Guide to Beating the Heat
Chickens are good at a lot of things, like laying eggs, digging holes, and throwing a little attitude around, whether they are pleased or not One thing they are genuinely terrible at, though, is keeping themselves cool when temperatures climb Learning how to keep chickens cool in summer is one of the most important skills you can build as a flock owner, because your birds truly need all the help they can get The good news is that with a few simple adjustments to their coop, water, and routine, you can keep your flock comfortable and safe through even
How to Help Your Flock Beat the Heat
Welcome to June, everyone! Summer is here and we couldn’t be more excited! I’ve said this before that one of the best things about living in Minnesota is being able to experience all four seasons
I get asked fairly often if it ever gets warm in Minnesota The answer is yes! In fact, the temperature forecast for this week is the 80’s and 90’s! And, due to the fact that we’re the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”,