Thank you so much! This is precisely what I've been looking for. I was beginning to think all chicken keepers that wanted to share their knowledge lived in the frozen north. We're moving to the GA/SC line and I had no idea how to help them beat the heat. Thanks again!
thanks for this video! plenty of videos talk about winter with your chickens but this is one of the only videos that addresses summer which is what I'm more concerned about living in Los Angeles. very helpful.
Thanks man. We have our 2 chickens going into their first Australian summer together (a Leghorn and an Isa Brown) and this puts my mind at ease knowing there's a few ways we can keep them comfortable once we start to get a few heatwaves
The humidity in Alabama is crazy. My chickens drink 3 gallons of water per day in the summer. Yet they still lay 7-15 eggs a day. I have 22 chickens btw.
This has been the MOST helpful video! I am a beginner and trying to absorb and learn as much and as fast as I can. You helped me so much. Thank you for posting this!
I live in DFW and am about to get a couple of pullets as soon as I can get a run built. I really appreciate this video as there are lots of videos about how to protect chickens in extreme cold, but none about the heat. Thanks again from a new subscriber!
Appreciate the information. I also give my Ladies mint from my plants. It helps cool them down too. They are in a run, so I dug a few shallow holes, added a little water and they love it. Thanks for letting everyone know.
Thank you for the wonderful information. I am a first-time chook - getting my cookie babies in a week and research the hec k out of everything I need to know :)
Well, I was surprised to learn how many people here locally lost chickens last summer after attending these chicken groups/meetings locally. I think many worry more about the winter, and don't think as much about the summer.
I'm glad I came across your video We also live in Texas and started researching about having our own chickens we will have 3 little ladies will be delivered and I'm trying to learn as much as possible
Thank you for a well written, spoken and edited video! As a new Texas suburban chicken "farmer" this taught me a lot. :) *Edit - where in Texas are you guys? I'm in DFW.
I love the ice water in the thermos idea, but can’t find the nipple container that screws into the thermos. Could you please tell where to get one and how to attach it to the thermos. Thank you.
This is the best video I've watched on caring for chickens during the hot summers. I'm in Texas about 2 hours south of Dallas so it gets very hot here also. We don't have chickens yet but hopefully will very soon. Thanks for the information and As your newest subscriber, I will check out your other videos.
MacboatASU mine pant and act miserable at 100 but it is very humid. 116 yuck that's too hot for me. I did worry about mine when it got really cold for a few days but they handled it fine It doesnt get that cold for long periods in arkandad
Thanks for the info...I am a new chicken farmer....We have 19 hens and 2 roosters...They are 3 weeks old today...We toss ice on the ground, give them ice water, and cold fruit....
I was surprised to learn last Fall in some chicken groups/meetings locally, how many people lost multiple chickens in the summer. I think many worry about the winter, but summer is the bigger concern.
Brandon Marshall Yeah, I am scared to of that, for sure..Today we hit 100, and I was gone most of the day. I forgot to open their vents before I left but did leave them ice water. They were fine when we got home. Thank God....I brought them two more waters today that has a cup with a bottom. I can put ice in that as well.
That was such a great video! There was a lot I didn't know, especially about the heavier body breeds not laying in the summer. I was wondering why my leghorn seems to be the only one laying almost every day. Thanks for posting this, I've subscribed!
Thanks for the great ideas. I wonder if you could tell me the name of breed of the brown/copper hen that was on the right side of the watermelon? She's so pretty.
Great tips! Thank you. I enjoyed watching them eat the watermelon. I was surprised how calm they were though. My girls go crazy when I give them treats
Great video! Thank you so much. I'm already doing a lot if these ideas but you have given me several more. Love your set up and your girls are beautiful and healthy. What foliage did you plant in their free range area please? Think I saw crepe myrtle and rose bush but need more safe shrub and small tree ideas. Thanks again I thoroughly enjoyed it.
my chickens love watermelon in the summer I'll buy a large watermelon and cut it into slices and freeze it and on the hot days I'll bring a Big slice of it out and put it in their pen and they go crazy
If you have an ice maker in your fridge, put a shallow pan in the shade. Add ice cubes every now and then keeping melting ice cubes and the cold clean water in there during the hottest part of the day.
I'm glad I ran in to your show and you're full of great information. I'm wanting to have some chicken. But we have a lot of flea and tick. I will get guinness chichen for that problem. You had the best idea to use the cooler for water. How do you do it and will you show us. I couldn't find it on your channel. Thanks! Nooh
I'm in Oklahoma so we've been getting similar temperatures. I've been adding electrolytes to their water and freezing it over night. I add ice cubes to their other plain water. Mine are only 7 weeks old so they don't like treats a whole lot yet but we've been offering them frozen watermelon and strawberries. We also have a mister that we set up for them. So far they seem to be fairing pretty well. Yesterday the heat index was 108 and they survived so yay!
That's great! I was surprised to learn last Fall in some chicken groups/meetings locally, how many people lost multiple chickens in the summer. I think many worry about the winter, but summer is the bigger concern. Keep an eye of them, Good Luck!
we have high temperatures but only in the low 90s but we have ridiculous humidity. Also, the temperature doesn't drop at night during the summer like it does elsewhere....speaking of Miami. So, I wonder how high humidity effects them. Great info!!
Beautiful healthy looking birds! Good tips. I also live in the DFW area. I keep 2 fans going for my birds in the summer. I started putting a frozen blue ice thing under a piece of old tile and they actually use it. I also have a shallow pan of water in the shade for them to stand in (I haven't seen them use this yet). I used misters one year but I don't think the hens liked it and the misters clogged up within days. I also think that locating the coop/run in the shade is an absolute must.
Yes, I have talked with others that do the shallow pan of water too. Ours don't like fans. I like the tile idea, I've seen someone do that for rabbits in the coop tour we took. East Dallas Urban Backyard Chicken Coop Tour
Brandon Marshall I bet that's where I saw it! I don't put the fan directly on the roost either but I use them to keep a cross breeze going through the coop and the run. I have little silkie chickens and I think they take the heat pretty good.
Well, I guess that answers my question. I was wondering if a mister would work for them in your area. It's useless in mine, we are normally very humid. But we are having a really mild summer so far this year. Here it is, August 10, and I have NO a.c. on!! That is unheard of for these parts! However, as this is not the norm for us, I am building my new hen house and run in a nice shady area.
I am glad I found this video. I live in deep South Texas and I am new to chickens and I was thinking about what to do in the heat. Also what coop is that and where did you get it?
Try covering the coop roof's with aluminium foil, it will reflect a real lot of the heat away. This DOES WORK !. To fix it, use GOOD quality double sided tape. Or you can use 1\2" cotton bandage or sim' and fix with drawing / picture pins. !.
Thank you. I am raising broad breasted turkeys and appreciate knowing how to spot over heating. BTW what was the music at the end of your video. Sounded like a Chinese inspired violin over some blue grass?
great video. what camera and editor do u use. really good quality! thx for the video. this video has given me tips for my chickens. we live in fl. and it get hot! we have about 40 chickens. 11 one year olds, 9 four month olds, and 20 week old chicks. we also have 17 ducks. once again thx for the video
Aha.. It wont really work, I have hunter dogs and one has killed so many baby chicks and ducklings (We dont train them) We have disciplined our dogs (No we dont freaking smack them until they collapse) but we do put the (dead) chicken in a bag or something and not hard but we shove it into their face and shout. Yes ig its mean but its not abuse since they dont get hurt, Muzzles are also an option Dont get us wrong, We love our dogs so much but we dont want them killing other animals so
The top of the chicken has a crown, much like the hat worn by the ancient man after the adult ceremony. Therefore, first of all, the chicken is actually very gentle and very "wen"! Secondly, everyone knows that chickens are fighting. From ancient times to the present, there is no shortage of cockfighters. The forks behind their claws are like an ancient weapon, so the second virtue of chicken is "wu"! What is related to Wude is the "courage" virtue, because the chicken is not only aggressive, but also very brave. Many ancient people have always worn a cock-like hat to illustrate that they are a warrior. Then, people who have raised chickens may know better, that is, chickens do not eat alone. After the owner throws food, they always shout and greet each other and eat together. This kind of behavior that pays attention to morality and morality is called "benevolence"! Finally, we all know that the cocks report on time every day, they keep their promises, and stick to the morality of the letter as "trust"!
Would one of those water misters or vaporizers work well to cool them? Would they use it or avoid it? Any potential drawbacks or dangers to using something like that? Or even just a lawn sprinkler? Seems like most chickens like the rain ok... 🤷🏼♂️
So i have both a question and a comment; 1. Comment- awesome! Thanks for the info, this will be a good help! We are going from California’s 70 degree weather to Austin’s 100 degree so thank you. 2. I believe you live inside a city, big or small, what kind of permission did you have to apply/get from HOA (if applicable in your area) or from city officials? Anything will help. We want to have a nice garden and chickens in Austin. I wanted outside Austin but that is not feasible so what do I have to do to keep Austin weird? Thanks for any help.
Great tips! When you showed the gallon waterer I noticed that it was a tea color. Is that apple cider vinegar in it? I know you said don’t give it to them in the summer. I also use electrolytes in my chickens water but that water is clear. Am I missing something?
One of my chickens died it was 109 degrees outside.. me and my mom were at Washington so my step dad was looking after the chickens so I don't know if he knew what to do when it was so hot
I am amazed by the way you are keeping the chickens... A lot of care and pet responsibility I saw! Wonderful! Hats off!
I like their vocal sounds when they're pleased with food or a situation
Dang, that was an extremely well spent 11 minutes. Great info, camera and voice over was done very well!
Jim Hervey that's right
Chickens will take care of themselves . Just make sure you have food / water and shade for them .they are easy to raise !
Leaving the camera rolling as they ate the watermelon....PRICELESS. Thank you!!
THANK YOU !!!!! I live in San Antonio and have considered raising a few backyard chickens. Your video was so informative.
Thank you 😊 we just got our chickens and its been in the 100’s
This is so helpful, God Bless
Thank you so much! This is precisely what I've been looking for. I was beginning to think all chicken keepers that wanted to share their knowledge lived in the frozen north. We're moving to the GA/SC line and I had no idea how to help them beat the heat. Thanks again!
thanks for this video! plenty of videos talk about winter with your chickens but this is one of the only videos that addresses summer which is what I'm more concerned about living in Los Angeles. very helpful.
You both are WONDERFUL care-givers to your lovely hens, and i am sure you are being rewarded with a daily bounty of eggs !
Thanks man. We have our 2 chickens going into their first Australian summer together (a Leghorn and an Isa Brown) and this puts my mind at ease knowing there's a few ways we can keep them comfortable once we start to get a few heatwaves
your chickens are so lucky.
What a great looking flock!! Very handsome birds.
I'm in FL. it is not only hot but also very wet. Thank you I found this to be very helpful.
Your girls are beautiful.
Kiddie swimming pools. They love them!
The humidity in Alabama is crazy. My chickens drink 3 gallons of water per day in the summer. Yet they still lay 7-15 eggs a day. I have 22 chickens btw.
This has been the MOST helpful video! I am a beginner and trying to absorb and learn as much and as fast as I can. You helped me so much. Thank you for posting this!
I live in DFW and am about to get a couple of pullets as soon as I can get a run built. I really appreciate this video as there are lots of videos about how to protect chickens in extreme cold, but none about the heat. Thanks again from a new subscriber!
Appreciate the information. I also give my Ladies mint from my plants. It helps cool them down too. They are in a run, so I dug a few shallow holes, added a little water and they love it. Thanks for letting everyone know.
Thank you for the wonderful information. I am a first-time chook - getting my cookie babies in a week and research the hec k out of everything I need to know :)
Great information, and very well researched!
Well, I was surprised to learn how many people here locally lost chickens last summer after attending these chicken groups/meetings locally. I think many worry more about the winter, and don't think as much about the summer.
I'm glad I came across your video We also live in Texas and started researching about having our own chickens we will have 3 little ladies will be delivered and I'm trying to learn as much as possible
I wish all chickens could be that well cared for. Keep on farming brotha
I'm chicken sitting while neighbors are on vacation. What a great video! Now to cool off those chickens. Thanks from a beginner!
Nancy Majecki 👍
You're the best, giving them a cold watermelon, pure chicken love!
Thank you for a well written, spoken and edited video! As a new Texas suburban chicken "farmer" this taught me a lot. :)
*Edit - where in Texas are you guys? I'm in DFW.
Larissa Pearson Yep, we're in Dallas Glad this helped!
Me and my Chickens are in Dallas too!!
@@delilahmtz2687 South Texas here :-/ This video made me rethink some things. Thanks!
Do you have a list in all your knowledge of approved plants and foliage? Your property is lovely & CLEAN kept Good job!
i have a shallow tub for water. place frozen milk jugs in and water stays cool all day.
I love the ice water in the thermos idea, but can’t find the nipple container that screws into the thermos. Could you please tell where to get one and how to attach it to the thermos. Thank you.
Beautiful watching them eating the melon😊 this video is well done👌 thank you
This is the best video I've watched on caring for chickens during the hot summers. I'm in Texas about 2 hours south of Dallas so it gets very hot here also. We don't have chickens yet but hopefully will very soon. Thanks for the information and As your newest subscriber, I will check out your other videos.
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent info! There's for sure a pacifying mood that comes with watching chickens eat melons--or doing anything else, for that matter.
Tough up Texas chickens! Its 116 today in phoenix and I got 4 eggs out of 6 hens....
MacboatASU mine pant and act miserable at 100 but it is very humid. 116 yuck that's too hot for me. I did worry about mine when it got really cold for a few days but they handled it fine
It doesnt get that cold for long periods in arkandad
Chickens around the melon, reminds me knights around circle table.. :)
Thank you for sharing your experiences and knowledge. All good useful information.
Very beautiful and we'll built coop.looks nice and mustve taken much time and strength
love the watermelon idea...cool..lol
Thanks for the info...I am a new chicken farmer....We have 19 hens and 2 roosters...They are 3 weeks old today...We toss ice on the ground, give them ice water, and cold fruit....
I was surprised to learn last Fall in some chicken groups/meetings locally, how many people lost multiple chickens in the summer. I think many worry about the winter, but summer is the bigger concern.
Brandon Marshall
Yeah, I am scared to of that, for sure..Today we hit 100, and I was gone most of the day. I forgot to open their vents before I left but did leave them ice water. They were fine when we got home. Thank God....I brought them two more waters today that has a cup with a bottom. I can put ice in that as well.
That was such a great video! There was a lot I didn't know, especially about the heavier body breeds not laying in the summer. I was wondering why my leghorn seems to be the only one laying almost every day. Thanks for posting this, I've subscribed!
Thanks for the great ideas. I wonder if you could tell me the name of breed of the brown/copper hen that was on the right side of the watermelon? She's so pretty.
we live on the Texas side of the red river. this was a great video
Great tips! Thank you. I enjoyed watching them eat the watermelon. I was surprised how calm they were though. My girls go crazy when I give them treats
That is awesome!
Thank you! It's heating up already this year, so very helpful!
Great video! Thank you so much. I'm already doing a lot if these ideas but you have given me several more. Love your set up and your girls are beautiful and healthy. What foliage did you plant in their free range area please? Think I saw crepe myrtle and rose bush but need more safe shrub and small tree ideas. Thanks again I thoroughly enjoyed it.
my chickens love watermelon in the summer I'll buy a large watermelon and cut it into slices and freeze it and on the hot days I'll bring a Big slice of it out and put it in their pen and they go crazy
If you have an ice maker in your fridge, put a shallow pan in the shade. Add ice cubes every now and then keeping melting ice cubes and the cold clean water in there during the hottest part of the day.
I'm glad I ran in to your show and you're full of great information. I'm wanting to have some chicken. But we have a lot of flea and tick. I will get guinness chichen for that problem. You had the best idea to use the cooler for water. How do you do it and will you show us. I couldn't find it on your channel. Thanks! Nooh
This was very informative and straight to the point(s). Thank you!
I put some ice cubes on a flat stepping stone. My chicken's fight to lay on it like they do eggs. So funny. I made three so far.
I'm in Oklahoma so we've been getting similar temperatures. I've been adding electrolytes to their water and freezing it over night. I add ice cubes to their other plain water. Mine are only 7 weeks old so they don't like treats a whole lot yet but we've been offering them frozen watermelon and strawberries. We also have a mister that we set up for them. So far they seem to be fairing pretty well. Yesterday the heat index was 108 and they survived so yay!
That's great! I was surprised to learn last Fall in some chicken groups/meetings locally, how many people lost multiple chickens in the summer. I think many worry about the winter, but summer is the bigger concern. Keep an eye of them, Good Luck!
I'm definitely more worried about the heat than I am about the cold this winter.
we have high temperatures but only in the low 90s but we have ridiculous humidity. Also, the temperature doesn't drop at night during the summer like it does elsewhere....speaking of Miami. So, I wonder how high humidity effects them. Great info!!
Beautiful healthy looking birds! Good tips. I also live in the DFW area. I keep 2 fans going for my birds in the summer. I started putting a frozen blue ice thing under a piece of old tile and they actually use it. I also have a shallow pan of water in the shade for them to stand in (I haven't seen them use this yet). I used misters one year but I don't think the hens liked it and the misters clogged up within days. I also think that locating the coop/run in the shade is an absolute must.
Yes, I have talked with others that do the shallow pan of water too. Ours don't like fans. I like the tile idea, I've seen someone do that for rabbits in the coop tour we took. East Dallas Urban Backyard Chicken Coop Tour
Brandon Marshall I bet that's where I saw it! I don't put the fan directly on the roost either but I use them to keep a cross breeze going through the coop and the run. I have little silkie chickens and I think they take the heat pretty good.
Well, I guess that answers my question. I was wondering if a mister would work for them in your area. It's useless in mine, we are normally very humid. But we are having a really mild summer so far this year. Here it is, August 10, and I have NO a.c. on!! That is unheard of for these parts! However, as this is not the norm for us, I am building my new hen house and run in a nice shady area.
Excellent video! Thank you so much for this information. ☺
TY new to chick keeping & this is great info! Fl. Heat! 👏🏻
We had a heat wave in South Africa. Was 120ºF. 1 Chicken droped dead in the chicken house at night.
Great video! Te watermelon idea is amazing I never thought of that. Thank you!
We lost a Brahma due to the heat and this vid helps
Frost bite in the winter and heat stroke in the summer were I live
I am glad I found this video. I live in deep South Texas and I am new to chickens and I was thinking about what to do in the heat. Also what coop is that and where did you get it?
your yard and set-up are really nice so if you lose chickens to heat-stroke that probably means you have the wrong chickens
Try covering the coop roof's with aluminium foil, it will reflect a real lot of the heat away. This DOES WORK !. To fix it, use GOOD quality double sided tape. Or you can use 1\2" cotton bandage or sim' and fix with drawing / picture pins. !.
Good information to know , hoping to get chickens in the future
Super video! Thanks for this.
Freezing fruit or veg in some water with cordial (squash) really helps
Thank you. I am raising broad breasted turkeys and appreciate knowing how to spot over heating. BTW what was the music at the end of your video. Sounded like a Chinese inspired violin over some blue grass?
kayla mccauley
The sound layers sound so beautiful!
Great suggestions! Thank you
Thank you for your time
One of my chickens died of overheating it was a sad experience to see her die
A water hose or even a shallow pan of water saves lives. Keep them in shade and give them water to stand in
What breeds are your chickens? You got such a lovely flock
why NO apple cider vinegar in the summer months?
great video. what camera and editor do u use. really good quality! thx for the video. this video has given me tips for my chickens. we live in fl. and it get hot! we have about 40 chickens. 11 one year olds, 9 four month olds, and 20 week old chicks. we also have 17 ducks. once again thx for the video
Growing up our chickens liked water sprinklers during heatwave
how did you train your dog not to chase the chickens?
Dana's Oasis by yelling "no! bad boy, naughty boy!" at him. works like a charm
Dana's Oasis if you show the dog how much you love the chickens he won’t go after them and if that doesn’t work then yell his or her name
My dog never goes after the chickens...i think my dog sees how much i love them so she tries to protect them now.
Aha.. It wont really work, I have hunter dogs and one has killed so many baby chicks and ducklings (We dont train them) We have disciplined our dogs (No we dont freaking smack them until they collapse) but we do put the (dead) chicken in a bag or something and not hard but we shove it into their face and shout. Yes ig its mean but its not abuse since they dont get hurt, Muzzles are also an option
Dont get us wrong, We love our dogs so much but we dont want them killing other animals so
Ella Swartz I tried this when I first got mine and she just got jealous and went for them more
The top of the chicken has a crown, much like the hat worn by the ancient man after the adult ceremony. Therefore, first of all, the chicken is actually very gentle and very "wen"! Secondly, everyone knows that chickens are fighting. From ancient times to the present, there is no shortage of cockfighters. The forks behind their claws are like an ancient weapon, so the second virtue of chicken is "wu"! What is related to Wude is the "courage" virtue, because the chicken is not only aggressive, but also very brave. Many ancient people have always worn a cock-like hat to illustrate that they are a warrior. Then, people who have raised chickens may know better, that is, chickens do not eat alone. After the owner throws food, they always shout and greet each other and eat together. This kind of behavior that pays attention to morality and morality is called "benevolence"! Finally, we all know that the cocks report on time every day, they keep their promises, and stick to the morality of the letter as "trust"!
Would one of those water misters or vaporizers work well to cool them? Would they use it or avoid it? Any potential drawbacks or dangers to using something like that? Or even just a lawn sprinkler? Seems like most chickens like the rain ok... 🤷🏼♂️
Ohhh...just rewatched the last 2 or 3 minutes and see that I missed (mist?) your text/caption about misters... 👍🏼👍🏼
These chicken videos are the BEST!
So i have both a question and a comment;
1. Comment- awesome! Thanks for the info, this will be a good help! We are going from California’s 70 degree weather to Austin’s 100 degree so thank you.
2. I believe you live inside a city, big or small, what kind of permission did you have to apply/get from HOA (if applicable in your area) or from city officials? Anything will help. We want to have a nice garden and chickens in Austin. I wanted outside Austin but that is not feasible so what do I have to do to keep Austin weird?
Thanks for any help.
Where do you get the Save a chick Electro light
How do you keep critters from getting them when they free range all day?
Could you do a video showing the modification you have added to you pen?
Trent Servaas Here it is.... Expanding our Chicken Coop for more Hens
Thanks man great video!
great video! very helpful & informative!
Nice work!!
Its 111° here today. My first year having chickens. Im trying to see what I can do for them.
Follow these tips and they will do just fine in the heat.
Very good video. Did you take poultry science through A&M?
It gets over 115F in our summer here in Dubai, will these methods still make a difference and help when keeping heritage chickens?!
Yes. All of these are “ heritage breed”
Great video thanks for the information!
Great tips! When you showed the gallon waterer I noticed that it was a tea color. Is that apple cider vinegar in it? I know you said don’t give it to them in the summer. I also use electrolytes in my chickens water but that water is clear. Am I missing something?
He said it was electrolytes.
One of my chickens died it was 109 degrees outside.. me and my mom were at Washington so my step dad was looking after the chickens so I don't know if he knew what to do when it was so hot
VERY well done.
You have tough chickens to withstand almost 100 degrees Celsius. Our chickens would boil at those extreme temperatures.
Thank you sir now it's summer in india
Great video im glad i watched it to find out NOT to give them corn in the summer
Thanks for your help
Nice Chickens
Great video sir thank you much appreciated
Brandon what Hatchery did you get your chickens from? Your reply back would be greatly appreciated.
Jacky Waldon from Chickenville USA in Terrell, TX. Highly recommended! 🐓 Search for them on Facebook
Brandon & Meredith. Thank you friends for the reply back. I most definitely will use this Hatchery.
Brandon & Meredith. I haven't been able to find chickenville. I assume that it the Hatchery is it not?
Great job!
What a great video! Ty vm