- Mar 5, 2013
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Hi. I live in Vegas and it’s about 94F these days. My landlord owns chickens. They live in the backyard. I noticed one is panting everytime I check on it. It still gets up to eat. Spends most of the time laying down. Does not have wings spread out but pants a lot. I told my landlord and all she said was, “they’ll be fine.” She has water available and food at all times. They have plenty of shade. Should I be concerned? The law here is they must have additional cooling at 105f but if they are panting under 105F I can call animal control. I did spray them with water today but that’s all I can do since my landlord doesn’t accept my help. She does not live here but said she takes the chickens to another state once it gets hotter. She has had them for 4 years. Should I be concerned about the panting? I don’t want to cause problems but If I have to I will call animal control and will have to move out.