HOT CHICKS

We jumped immediately from the end of Spring to the middle of Summer, weather wise. This week the outside temperatures have been difficult to endure. The result is, I stay indoors and cross my fingers that the AC doesn’t drop dead and/or the electrical grid doesn’t get overloaded and leave us to swelter.

But what about the chickens? Even in the shade the chickens are panting and stressed in this hot weather. Providing plenty of water is critical but is not sufficient for their needs in these conditions. They need a means of cooling down.

Each day I have tried to provide them with some relief. Today their treat was this:

The Old Hens and the New Chicks each got a tray of ice and frozen vegetables to help them cool down. They really enjoyed walking in the cool water as the ice melted and the frozen vegetables helped cool them down from the inside.

This should help them make it through another hot day. Hopefully the temperatures will stop showing off and drop below 90 degrees (F) real soon.