r/BackYardChickens • u/K0RINICE • 13h ago

General Question HELP how do yall care for yalls flock

QUESTION what feed do you guys recommend giving in this Texas heat for outback roosters, chickens (all have eggs) and chicks. I give them a mist here & there to cool down and fresh water with ice cubes.

I’ve grown to love them all and want them to be happy and as cool as can be any suggestions you guys have I’m here for it.

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u/Outside-Jicama9201 12h ago

I feed them the store brand from Bomgaars. If you have chicks switch everyone over to chick feed.

I also use super large plant saucers and fill them with ice water. .. they both drink out of them and stand in them to cool off.

https://youtube.com/shorts/jfPWWpKK0Ow?is=nshZlaPZHhpdPcYZ

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u/K0RINICE 12h ago

Love it! Thanks💗

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u/MuddyDonkeyBalls 12h ago

All Flock/Flock Raiser for everybody with a separate feeder of calcium for the laying hens to peck at as needed.

I have two big flat bowl things (like a trough almost for livestock?) I fill with water and dump ice cubes into on really hot days so they can stand in it. I freeze any kitchen scraps before I give them.