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How to help your chickens beat the heat 

(Photo by Pauline Loroy via Unsplash.) The dog days of summer can be miserable for chickens. The tell-tale signs of a hot bird are panting by holding their mouth open, holding their wings out from their bodies, and trying to cool off in the shade. An overheated bird could show... Read More



Backyard flock members brave the snow in early January 2024 to enjoy a feed cake. (Image courtesy John Lovett.)

Backyard poultry coops prepped for cold still require good ventilation

Summer prep for poultry houses: Focus on cooling systems

  • By Sarah Cato, U of A System Division of Agriculture

Swine building ventilation workshops set for March