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Monday, December 24, 2012

Chickens in the heat

The forecast is 36 degrees (celsius) for today.  My chickens really suffer in the heat.

I keep watering the ground around them regularly and put blocks of ice out.  We bought a plastic sandpit, put some water in as someone said chickens do get a bath when it's really hot.  Well, our chickens haven't tried it yet.  They shy away from a shower, too.

An inexpensive sandpit waiting to be used as a chook pool.  It's easy to move into the shade.



I wonder how others cope with such a day, how they keep their chickens cool and comfortable.



One chooky checking out the pool.  Maybe I should demonstrate how to use it...

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