Helping Brahmas stay cool in the summer...

[ChickenShepherd_6116]

I live in North ID where it gets up to the high 80's and sometimes the 90's in the summer months, I have a Dark Brahma and this will be her first summer. She is very fluffy and I am a bit concerned for her happiness during the summer. My 11 hens have a large run with lots of shade, including a Raspberry bush they can go into, and several waterer's that will be refilled several times a day to keep them cool. I have a hose that can reach the run, should I spray the ground down every so often? What are some more ways to keep her cool and happy in the summer months?

 

[Rose the Legbar]

In the 90s isnt too bad for a heavy breed! You can most definitely keep their ground damp (especially the shaded parts!) and it does help. If you want, you can freeze watermelon and give them a chunk or so of it in the hotter parts of the day. The water content and it being frozen will definitely help in the hotter days.