We kept chooks a long time ago. We provided them with a galvo shed and as
soon as the
weather warmed up, they panted and showed distress, despite plenty of water.
Matters
were greatly improved when we put a second roof on top. Nothing fancy, just
some more
sheets of galvo on top of some four-by-two joists, projecting in front to
provide a
veranda. The shade on the lower roof made a lot of difference. Fortunately
adjacent
trees and bushes gave quite a lot of shade. When let out in the garden they
found
shady corners and dug hollows to rest in. We also sprayed them with the hose on
very
hot days, which they hated, but seemed to revive them.
The other day I heard a woman on the radio (ABC talkback) saying from SA that
she had
saved her two or three fowls by bringing them inside the house, and putting
them in
the bathroom.
Anthea Fleming
.> That's a shame Peter.
>
> What can you do for the chooks I wonder? Bring them inside with the
> AC? Maybe some wet towel treatment?
>
> EB
>
> On 04/02/2009, Peter Waanders <> wrote:
>> Technically off-topic, but all our 5 chickens died on the day it hit 46C
>> last week (despite them having plenty of water and shade!). Many other
>> people in our region also lost chickens.
>> Cheers
>>
>> Peter Waanders
>> Southern Birding Services
>> PO Box 420
>> Waikerie, South Australia
>> mob.: 0438 882675
>> sat.: 0424 212889
>>
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