Brooster from My Favorite Chicken shares tips for keeping backyard chickens cool during extreme summer heat with a shaded coop and fresh water.

How to Keep Chickens Cool During Extreme Summer Heat

When summer temperatures climb into the 90s and beyond, your backyard flock can quickly become stressed by the heat. Unlike humans, chickens don’t sweat. Instead, they rely on panting, holding their wings away from their bodies, and seeking shade to regulate their temperature. While many chicken breeds handle warm weather surprisingly well, prolonged periods of […]

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