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Hot! Hot! Hot! 🇦🇺🔥
Here in Queensland, Australia, it’s HOT!
Today was 35 degrees with some heavy humidity.
In this type of weather you need to keep an eye on your animals.
Our chickens suffer a bit but ensuring they have cool fresh, clean water and shade, some fresh fruit and veggies they should be ok.
What to look for with heat stroke in chickens;
These are warning signs — chickens are struggling but still recoverable:
• Panting or open-mouth breathing
• Wings held out away from body (to release heat)
• Lethargic / low energy
• Standing very still or spreading out on the ground
• Reduced appetite
• Drinking more water than normal
• Pale or reddening comb/wattles
• Seeking shade constantly
• Loose or watery droppings
Moderate to severe signs (urgent cooling needed)
These indicate overheating is getting dangerous:
âš Rapid heavy panting
âš Gasping or neck stretched out
âš Weakness, wobbling, unsteady walking
âš Not reacting to touch or movement
âš Closed eyes, very lethargic
âš Comb/wattles turning dark red or purple (poor oxygenation)
âš Drooping wings, unable to perch
âš Not drinking on her own
Heat stroke (emergency)
Extreme signs where immediate intervention is required:
🚨 Seizing/tremors
🚨 Collapse or lying on their side
🚨 Unconscious or very unresponsive
🚨 Breathing very slowly or barely at all
This can be fatal fast — you need to cool them slowly but immediately.
If you see these — act quickly.
Look at the red that has her beck open, sounds a bit weezy and has her wings popped out. The heat is knocking her around but she’s ok.
You can subscribe here to get a ‘what to look for’ guide on how to treat chickens for heat stroke and illnesses.
I’ll also pop in some fun chicken foods for summer. I promise they’ll love them!!!!
Happy farming guys!!!
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Hot! Hot! Hot! 🇦🇺🔥
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