Allison,I can't believe I lost another hen.Another Naked Neck!!This one was in my daughters pen.
I just don't get it. It was hot yesterday, but wasn't the hottest day in the week. There was a breeze all day...in fact
that pen felt like it had a fan on it. I have a big bottle of ice dripping out on the ground so there was a way to keep cool..
lots of fresh water. I'm so bummed.
I found one of my 5 week old chicks acting kind of dumpy this morning. I moved her, with a friend, to the garage with a fan
going in their direction. Hope that this little one isn't starting to deteriorate or at least that I caught her in time. All the other
chicks in that pen are doing fine.
I'm so sorry for your losses. However, I don't think it is "just" the heat. I think perhaps something else is going on. With my Cochins I'm almost paranoid about keeping them cool because of their heavy feathering. I haven't lost one due to heat, humidity or smoke inhalation. Most chickens are very resourceful when it comes to finding a shady or damp spot to get away from this intense heat.
Sometimes certain breeds are more delicate. My suggestion would be to give the ones you are concerned about some liquid Vit B 12 (using an eye dropper) followed by some liquid Vit E. I have several girls who just are not as hardy as others & I find, when they get stressed, they need a little vitamin boost. Remember this is just my opinion but it might be something to consider. Good luck with the others.