We culled our only cockerel and food consumption by the remaining flock of fourteen is about 3/4 of what it was, both their regular grain and treats.
Was he really eating that much? Is that typical? He was twelve weeks old and dressed out to 1.5 lbs (.68 kg) so it's not like he was a large bird.
2:00 PM
110F
3% humidity
sunny
Hens are panting but seem okay for now.
I'm already done with summer.
Edit: 5:00 PM and 112F.
Just gave the hens more ice for their waterers and a new ice block with crushed ice on top mixed with diced kale and oats.
A 🤬 squirrel knocked over their fan.
It was my first time processing a chicken and it took me so long and I was so tired that I ended up just tossing the innards but thank you for all this info, I'll know for next time.
Hahaha! I wouldn't want to leave the pool when it's 114F, either!
I'm a little worried about our girls because the flock is still so young at 9-12 weeks old. It's 106F inside the coop here right now (1PM).
They have shade, a fan, mister, ice block, a frozen 1L water bottle to lay against...
12:30 AM
91F
11% humidity
clear
It's supposed to be 110+ today. We have a thermometer and camera inside the coop. They have shade, fans, and a mister. We'll replace ice blocks and ice in their waterers throughout the day.
We have three cooling boxes in the house that can hold 6 chickens in...