Chicken cooling off

Chickens suffering in the hot weather? These brilliant tips can help keep chickens cool in the summer in the heat! From treats to give them to help them stay cool to other things to do to help them combat oppressive heat. Find 10 awesome tips for the best ways to keep your backyard chickens comfortable this summer.

The hot weather is here and our chickens are HOT! Are your chickens panting, spreading their wings, trying to cool off? This can be nerve wracking, but I have found several things useful to keep chickens cool in extreme heat. I think that you will too. 17 pro tips to help cool off your flock of chickens. #backyardchickens #extremeheat #chickenemergency

You'll rule the roost with these DIY treats and boredom busters.

Super easy frozen chicken treat for a hot day Make them frozen treats. Summers can be hard on chickens, so help them cool off with this easy to make treat using fresh fruits, veggies and juice. Use the recipe or create your own! Plus, why you shouldn't use canned corn!

I found an idea on the web for growing grass inside the chicken run without letting the chickens eat it all or scratch it up. I thought it was so cool...

Chain link fence put on top, we added a cool shade tarp that covers the entire top. That help tremendously with the intense Texas summers

10 Things You Need for a Basic Chicken Coop -In addition to the lumber, roofing, windows, and hardware needed to build your structure, here is a basic shopping list for a chicken coop. #chickencoop #homestead #homesteading

Are you wondering how to keep your chickens entertained? Do they need to be stimulated? Maybe it's winter and you're wondering if your chickens are bored.

As hot weather gets hotter, chickens can struggle to stay healthy. Help your flock thrive and survive the soaring summer temps.