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Beat the Heat: Proven Ways to Prevent Heat Stress in Your Birds-Part 1
Season 3 Episode 125
Hot weather can spell disaster for your flock if you're not prepared. In Part 1 of Beat the Heat, Jeff Mattocks and Carey Blackmon join us for a no-fluff, practical conversation about what poultry heat stress really is, how it affects your birds, and the proactive steps small flock keepers can take to reduce risk.
We cover:
- What defines heat stress and when it becomes dangerous
- How to spot early warning signs before birds crash
- Proven shade and ventilation strategies
- Real-world success with misting systems, fans, and frozen water tricks
- The role of nutrition: high-fat diets, vitamin C, and reducing corn
- How to keep water cool and palatable during extreme temps
- Tips for birds stuck at shows or in fair cages
- Debunking myths about apple cider vinegar in hot weather
Whether you're raising show birds, backyard layers, or a mixed flock, this episode gives you real-life solutions to help your poultry thrive through summer’s toughest days.
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