7 Critical Signs of Chicken Heat Stress and How to Stop It

By Dr. Blayne Mozisek, MS, DVM, MAM, DACPV Chicken heat stress is the most underestimated summer threat in the backyard flock, and it moves faster than most keepers expect. Because chickens cannot sweat, a bird that looks merely uncomfortable at breakfast can be fighting for its life by mid-afternoon. Every summer I field urgent consultations … Continue reading 7 Critical Signs of Chicken Heat Stress and How to Stop It