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