What Not To Do and still get results!

Welcome to Fluent in Fowl Language! Today we have our first guest blogger….let’s have a warm welcome to Glenn from Sandhill Preservation . (polite clapping) Glenn received his new Surehatch 8000 Combo Incubator on November 1st…usually, he wouldn’t hatch during the late fall…but sometimes, when you get a new toy you just can’t wait to […]

Winterizing The Chicken Coop

Welcome back to Fluent in Fowl Language!  This morning there was a nip in the air, which reminded me we need to talk about winterizing  the chicken coop.   This is essential to keep your chickens safe and comfortable during the colder months. Here are some key steps to help you get started: First, check for […]

What is Evaporative Cooling?

How much cooling is achieved? If the air temperature is 95 degrees F, a properly sized system can reduce the air temperature by 12 degrees and because of the wind chill factor, it will actually feel another 10 degrees cooler than that! 95-12-10 = Real Feel 73 degrees Fahreinheit!

Chicken House Ventilation

Welcome to Fluent in Fowl Language! Today’s topic is Chicken House Ventilation! Spring has sprung!  You know what that means, baby chicks, warm weather and humidity, which means it’s time to discuss Chicken House Ventilation! There are a few different aspects when discussing ventilation in a chicken coop.  Are we looking to cool or are […]

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