How do I help my chickens avoid heat stress?

Chickens are very susceptible to overheating.   At 105 degrees, their body temperature is much higher than ours; they are unable to sweat and so have to cool themselves down by drinking, panting, fanning out their feathers and seeking shade.   In hot weather, ensure your chickens have access to shade and provide plenty of fresh, cool water.  You can also pop a frozen bottle of water into their drinker to keep the water cool.  Throughout the summer, it is essential to support your flock with appropriate nutrition and supplementation to maintain optimum health, support the immune system and help prevent stress.  Add Nettex Vit Boost Tonic to your chicken’s water, this contains essential vitamins and minerals to support health and vitality, plus biotin which helps support feather quality and growth.