Summer Poultry Care: How to Keep Your Chickens Happy & Healthy in the Heat
Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can lead to stress, decreased egg production, and even serious health issues like heatstroke in your chickens.
We’ve put together some tips that’ll help you make sure your chickens are nice and cool in the heat, thriving throughout the summer!
This guide will share expert tips to protect your flock from the summer heat, from keeping them hydrated to adjusting their diet.
Plus, don’t miss out on our July 2025 poultry promotion, where you can stock up on essential care products at discounted prices.
Recognising Heat Stress in Chickens
Your chickens can’t tell you when they’re hot, but their behaviour can. Look out for key signs of heat stress, including:
– Panting or rapid breathing
– Lethargy or reduced activity
– Reduced egg production
– Drooping wings to increase airflow
– Loss of appetite
Hydration is Key
Chickens are particularly vulnerable to dehydration, so make sure they have access to water at all times.
Keep it cool: Use shaded areas or ice cubes in waterers to maintain a cool temperature.
Enhance hydration: Adding electrolytes to their water can help replenish essential minerals and keep them cool.
Frozen treats: Offer frozen fruit like watermelon or corn to help your chickens cool down.
Products We Recommend:
Gravity Poultry Drinker – Available in multiple sizes, ideal for keeping water fresh and accessible.
Super Drinker Mushroom – A durable option for reliable hydration during hot weather.
Provide Shade & Ventilation
Shade and airflow can hugely impact how comfortable your chickens are during hot summer days. Here’s how to keep their space cool:
Natural shade: Add shaded areas by planting trees or shrubs, or use tarps and coverings around coops.
Ventilation: Increase airflow inside their coop using fans or adjusting openings for better circulation.
Products We Recommend:
Dengie Fresh Bed for Chickens – Antibacterial and keeps their coop cleaner during summer.
Sundown Egg-e-bed – A high-quality bedding option to promote easier breathability.
Adjusting Feed & Nutrition
During summer, chickens often eat less, so it’s a good idea to adjust their feeding schedule and include nutrient-rich options:
Lighter feeding: Offer smaller meals during cooler parts of the day, such as early morning or evening.
Cool supplements: Include vitamins, electrolytes, or poultry grit to maintain their health.
Products We Recommend:
Poultry Grit – Helps digestion and maximises nutrient absorption.
Layers Pellets – Perfectly balanced pellets to keep your flock healthy.
Clean Coops = Healthy Chickens
The summer heat can make coops a breeding ground for pests and pathogens. Increased cleaning prevents fly infestations and keeps your chickens healthy.
Daily checks for soiled bedding
Use mite powder to discourage parasites
Regular disinfection of feeders and drinkers
Products We Recommend:
AubiChick Hemp Bedding – Durable and comfortable for bedding needs.
Mite Powder – Essential to prevent mite infestations during warmer months.
Keep Your Flock Cool This Summer
Don’t forget to browse our poultry range to stock up on essential supplies such as poultry grit, feeders and drinkers, poultry bedding as well as poultry feeds.
During July 2025, take advantage of our exclusive promotion to access discounted poultry products.
Use promo code POULTRY10 at online checkout for extra savings!