{"id":73177,"date":"2020-07-29T13:00:04","date_gmt":"2020-07-29T17:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/?p=73177"},"modified":"2020-11-03T02:25:55","modified_gmt":"2020-11-03T07:25:55","slug":"cool-summer-chicken-treats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/cool-summer-chicken-treats\/","title":{"rendered":"Cool Things Down In The Coop With These Chicken Treats"},"content":{"rendered":"

W<\/span>hen the summer heat gets you down, you can enjoy a cool drink, sit in front of an air conditioner or perhaps take a swim in your pond. But when your chickens get hot, they don\u2019t have all of those easy options. <\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s why chicken owners need to be aware of how uncomfortable their birds feel when temperatures begin to soar. <\/span><\/p>\n

While they probably don\u2019t want\u2014and might not appreciate\u2014a leisurely swim in your farm\u2019s swimming hole, they would love to nibble on an icy watermelon, sit quietly in the shade or enjoy some frozen chicken treats to cool off.<\/p>\n

Making cold treats for your chickens on a hot summer day is one of the easiest ways to help your hens through a heat wave. Just head into your kitchen and grab a few ingredients. Make some room in the freezer, then create cool and delicious chicken treats for your birds.<\/p>\n

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It’s hot! Here are some tips for keeping chickens cool in the summer.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Know the Signs of a Hot Chicken<\/h2>\n

Have you ever watched chickens walk around when it\u2019s really hot outside? They may hold their wings away from their bodies to allow the breeze to blow through. And their mouths may be wide open. <\/span><\/p>\n

While they\u2019re walking around in a bit of a lethargic daze, you might even see them panting or gasping a bit. <\/span><\/p>\n

Because chickens don\u2019t sweat the way people do, they have to rely on shade and water to keep their internal temperature from soaring. If they don\u2019t, chickens are suspect to heatstroke on hot days. Without a way to cool off, it\u2019s all too easy for them to die.<\/p>\n

While treats should only be given in moderation and are a temporary way to chill your birds, they can be part of an overall plan to help your flock make it through steamy summer days.<\/p>\n

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Getting Ready<\/h2>\n

To get ready to make summer treats for chickens, you first need to gather your supplies. But even before that, you need to know what your chickens should and shouldn\u2019t eat, and stock your supply lists accordingly.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also a good idea to keep in mind that these cool chicken treats should only be used as supplemental food. Your chickens will still need the regular pellet or crumble you supply on a daily basis.<\/p>\n

Bad Foods<\/span><\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t feed your chickens:<\/p>\n