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I found 2 dead hens tonight.

Chicken coop is inside a 3 wall barn so they can get out of the direct sunlight. They have plenty of water. All have their mouths open trying to cool down. Next 10 days high above 105ºF.

I'm thinking about freezing water in milk jugs and putting one out there for them each morning before work. Any other ideas to help them cool off?

I found 2 dead hens tonight. Chicken coop is inside a 3 wall barn so they can get out of the direct sunlight. They have plenty of water. All have their mouths open trying to cool down. Next 10 days high above 105ºF. I'm thinking about freezing water in milk jugs and putting one out there for them each morning before work. Any other ideas to help them cool off?

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No electricity in the barn. I do have water. I'll try the misting nozzles. Thanks

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They use them a lot in outdoor patio areas at restaurants in the southwest. The mist evaporates and pulls 10-20F out of the air below them. The more arid, the better the cooling effect.

edit - the misting hoses I've seen in stores are meant for mist feeding plants and are about 20-25ft long. If you suspended the hose 8-10ft above the chickens, it will give more time for the fine mist to evaporate before hitting the ground. Misting "nozzels" might generate too much mist in a concentrated area IDK.