Keeping Your Flock Cool: Assessing and Reducing Heat Stress in Backyard Chickens

2023-07-19T14:06:57-07:00

Just like us humans, heat stress can be a major concern for backyard chickens. Poultry, particularly chickens, are susceptible to heat-related issues, which can lead to reduced egg production, poor growth, and even fatalities if not properly managed. Understanding how to assess and reduce heat stress is essential to ensure the health and well-being of your flock. In this article, we'll delve into the basics of identifying heat stress in chickens and implementing effective measures to keep your feathered friends cool and content. Identifying Heat Stress in Chickens Chickens are most comfortable in temperatures between 65°F to 75°F (18°C to

Keeping Your Flock Cool: Assessing and Reducing Heat Stress in Backyard Chickens2023-07-19T14:06:57-07:00

Signs and Symptoms of Heat Stress in Chickens

2020-09-23T19:02:26-07:00

Summer is a fun season of the year, filled with lots of outdoor time. It also means we will likely spend a lot of time trying to cool off! Just as we feel the effects of the hot weather, chickens are sensitive to the heat. Unlike us, they do not have sweat glands; when it gets hot, they can overheat. This makes them more sensitive to heat stress, a condition that occurs when a bird’s body temperature rises to fatal levels. Heat stress often results from a variety of environmental factors including humidity and air temperature as well as characteristics

Signs and Symptoms of Heat Stress in Chickens2020-09-23T19:02:26-07:00
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