Beat the Heat: Proven Ways to Prevent Heat Stress in Your Birds-Part 1

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. Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss Part 2 next week. Listen now at: www.thepoultrykeeperspodcast.com #PoultryKeepersPodcast #PoultryKeepers360 #ShowProFarmSupply #BeatTheHeat #HeatStressInPoultry #BackyardChickens #ChickenHealth #HotWeatherCare #FlockCareTips #ChickenWatering #PoultryBreedersNutrition #LivestockHeatManagement You can email us at - poultrykeeperspodcast@gmail.com Join our Facebook Groups: Poultry Keepers Podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/907679597724837 Poultry Keepers 360 - - https://www.facebook.com/groups/354973752688125 Poultry Breeders Nutrition - https://www.facebook.com/groups/4908798409211973 Check out the Poultry Kepers Podcast YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@PoultryKeepersPodcast/featured