When is it To Hot

[Marie2020]

Ok everyone, finish up that coffee and lets get things ready, if you havent already
I know you are all stressed and doing the best you can,
Our animals/pets depend on us
if it is 95 on the porch then it is 102+ out in the coop/run


It's when they are holding their wings away from their body in conjunction with some of the following symptoms that you may need to take action.

Panting. Chickens only pant if they are hot, so this can be the first indicator that they are becoming overheated!
Their comb and wattles will feel hot to the touch.
Seems to have lost her appetite.
Lethargic behavior. Weakness.
Closed eyes while standing.
May be staggering when walking.
The may lay down completely spread out with wings and feet extended.
Watery droppings caused by increased water intake
Decreased egg production (though admittedly this sometimes happen during heat waves without the chickens suffering from heat stress!

Lets be safe out there,

Thanks for this information.

 

[baymule]

The weather app on my phone says it’s 95F degrees. I think it’s hotter than that. I worked outside this morning until 11:00 and came in soaking wet, even my socks were sweat soaked!

 

[farmerjan]

Hit 96 on the front porch under the roof..... I was really sweating this afternoon. WAY TOO DRY

 

[Britesea]

And now.... scientists are saying we are moving toward a global cooling trend.... again.

 

[flowerbug]

Well people will get out of the way of glaciers or they will be ground to dust.

i won't worry about being nudged by a slow moving large ice-cube...

a cooling trend would be helpful now. based upon what i'm seeing that's not happening.

 

[The Porch]

☀️ 😎 ☀️🥵 ☀️ ♨️ 🥵

 

[The Porch]

It's to hot for chickens when they are holding their wings away from their body in conjunction with some of the following symptoms that you may need to take action.

Panting. Chickens only pant if they are hot, so this can be the first indicator that they are becoming overheated!
Their comb and wattles will feel hot to the touch.
Seems to have lost her appetite.
Lethargic behavior. Weakness.
Closed eyes while standing.
May be staggering when walking.
The may lay down completely spread out with wings and feet extended.
Watery droppings caused by increased water intake
Decreased egg production (though admittedly this sometimes happen during heat waves without the chickens suffering from heat stress!

Lets be safe out there,

Lets not forget!
It's to hot for chickens when they are holding their wings away from their body in conjunction with some of the following symptoms that you may need to take action.

Panting. Chickens only pant if they are hot, so this can be the first indicator that they are becoming overheated!
Their comb and wattles will feel hot to the touch.
Seems to have lost her appetite.
Lethargic behavior. Weakness.
Closed eyes while standing.
May be staggering when walking.
The may lay down completely spread out with wings and feet extended.
Watery droppings caused by increased water intake
Decreased egg production (though admittedly this sometimes happen during heat waves without the chickens suffering from heat stress!