How to keep Chickens & Rabbits Cool in Summer Heat (Misting System/Frozen Bottles)

Chickens and Rabbits do not handle hot weather well (plus 95 degrees) and ultimately could die in these conditions. I use two different methods to keep them cool: An efficient water misting system and frozen water bottles. I use a water time to control the time of day the system turns on.
Orbit Outdoor Misting System: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000...
Water Timer: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004...
Chicken Water Bucket w/ Nipples: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004...
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[@christinamartinez8132]

I love how you keep them cool. I'll try that. Thanks!

[@psychobunny32]

we are in south Texas and we get nasty summer heat. Our rabbits run free in the barn (paver stones to prevent digging out, hay on top). Our misters running continuously were making hay moldy. We cut back on timers, but had some scrap granite pieces we got for free from local granite store. We put them in freezer, then laid them on ground. Buns crash on top of them. Stay nice and cool. Check with your local granite shop. They always have scraps from kitchen counters and and glad to get rid of them. You will need a good support brace in your cages as they can be heavy depending on thickness. But they are free!

[@BackyardBoogi]

after a heat wave of 105 degrees for the past 4 days I had the mister running for almost 8 hours each day, so the floor of the run became quite muddy. But luckily now there's been a break in the weather and within a day everything dried up nicely again. It helps that the chickens are constantly turning their bedding and keeping it aerated :)

[@AdaptableHabits]

I love the way you have the rabbit water system!

[@lifeaccordingtocassidy5497]

Have you done a video on how your rabbit cages are set up? I would like to see your whole set up.

[@Supermandtm]

Love your videos! I'm subscribed and enjoy your commentary and how you set up everything. You rock and you inspire me to do this kind of living :)

[@queenbillie5417]

Rabbits (and chickens for that matter) aren’t supposed to walk on wired flooring! It hurts their feet!!!

[@emilye5444]

There meat rabbits not really pets or at least I think these are for meat

[@toonpiknimlink]

Ok thanks

[@toonpiknimlink]

If you want to know more about rabbits wach 101rabbits okay

[@bksbiplabsarkarvlog]

nice

[@toonpiknimlink]

I take good care of rabbits 😃

[@kerrylatham4925]

Hi, Really love your video's, My question is where do you get the green mats inside for the rabbits. Thanks

[@BackyardBoogi]

you can get them here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002EWPXO/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0002EWPXO&linkCode=as2&tag=backyardtube-20&linkId=KNPDE6HFFTHNWASX
or here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QBYYHP8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00QBYYHP8&linkCode=as2&tag=backyardtube-20&linkId=CLSDUNRDYOX5OLKC

[@louhanglou5110]

i take good care may rabbits,,i do the same way,,

[@toonpiknimlink]

Which adopting shelter

[@MsTokies]

ever thought of keeping them. underground during peak heat? like in a root cellar?

[@BackyardBoogi]

no root cellars in Cali unfortunately: Earthquake country

[@MsTokies]

Backyard Boogi true i live in cali but. if you get some hemp create you can make one above. level. IE earth ships are semi earth quake proof

[@BackyardBoogi]

MsTokies I will look into that. Thank for the tip, I was always interested in getting a root cellar

[@toonpiknimlink]

And my parents let me have one

[@ivylamejor]

what do you feed your rabbits?

[@BackyardBoogi]

a feed my rabbits organic pellets from Modesto Milling and organic fresh wheat/barley/oat sprouts

[@llmcbee1875]

Backyard Boogi Cool. Just got my rabbits and I was wondering if I could sprout something for them. I like your whole setup here a lot. I subscribed and will look through your other videos.

[@toonpiknimlink]

Send us a fluffy one ok
And we do live in California do you live in California to

[@annenielsen7688]

Poor bunnys

[@cherryswan8833]

do let your rabbits run around

[@toonpiknimlink]

But make sure it's flufy bunny and make a website

[@BackyardBoogi]

you got it. Hit me back towards the end of the year and then you can pick one if everything works out.

[@toonpiknimlink]

Cud you re bred you rabbit and cud you give my one😃

[@BackyardBoogi]

are you in california? I will breed in november and usually sell a couple.

[@toonpiknimlink]

Hey could film on Sunday Saturday and Monday's ok

[@toonpiknimlink]

How about $4 or $5

[@BackyardBoogi]

You know what I'll would give you a rabbit for $1, but first please make sure that you have permission from your parents or landlord that it is OK for you to keep one. Also the rabbits that we have get really big (13 lbs), so I would encourage you to google online and find the closest animal shelter to where you live and ask them if they have pet bunny that you can adopt. They don't get as big (5lbs). There may also be a rabbit rescue organization close to where you live (google for it as well) and they usually are open to giving away a rabbit or a bonded pair to a good home. I loved your violin videos BTW, you have an amazing talent!

[@toonpiknimlink]

Hey did you know that my family speaks Spanish and English

[@buzzywuzzy5256]

You need to calm down mate

[@toonpiknimlink]

And Friday and Tuesday

[@toonpiknimlink]

How about 3 or 4 dollars 😃

[@TumblingAtHome]

Are you breeding for meat?

[@BackyardBoogi]

yep

[@toonpiknimlink]

Could you please make your videos longer please

[@toonpiknimlink]

Could you make a website so we can get flufy bunny for $1 dollar ok

[@BackyardBoogi]

sorry, unfortunately we don't sell rabbits for $1. You might want to visit an animal shelter and see if you can an adopt a rabbit there. You would do some good, giving an unwanted rabbit a 2nd home.

[@islami658]

What the hell are you dumb?

[@ash_ok2145]

A rabbit should have FRESH water every day and in a bowl, not them nipple things!