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How do I keep my chickens cool in the summer?

Answer

There are a few things you can do to keep your chickens comfortable.  Here are a few tips from out livestock expert: Make sure there's shade, and cool water available. Make 'frozen treats', like frozen fruit available Avoid 'scratch grains' in high temperatures (when it's hot, chickens should be eating less, also 'scratch grains' are not high in nutritional value) Install an inexpensive mister system (some hardware stores sell them for as little as $12) Lightly spray down the floor of the coop (as long as it's something like sand, not dirt, which creates mud)

Recommended Resources:
Poultry Resource Page
Ashley Wright, Livestock Area Assistant Agent
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