Healthy Chickens All Summer Long - Part 2

Seasonal Solutions from RentACoop

RentACoop has the seasonal solutions you’re looking for to address weather-related chicken challenges and ensure happy and healthy chickens all summer long! 

Welcome to Part 2 of this three-part blog series, where we're sharing our best tips, ideas, and product solutions for three key areas of focus during the summer months: environment, hydration, and security. 

Part 2: Hydration

Hydration is a year-round challenge, but providing your chickens with plenty of clean, cool water during the summer months is especially critical to keep them hydrated, healthy, and prevent heat stress. RentACoop has a variety of ideas and innovative watering solutions to simplify the task of hydrating your flock throughout the summer!  

Essential summer watering tips:

• Multiple Water Stations – Providing continuous, unrestricted access to fresh water is crucial to maintaining your flock’s health. Having multiple water stations or multiple access points is particularly important if you have a larger flock, to reduce competition and ensure that every chicken in the pecking order stays well hydrated.  

• Covered Water Sources - Place your chicken waterers under cover, or in the shade and out of direct sun, to keep the water cooler and discourage algae growth. This also makes the water easily accessible during the hottest hours of the day, when chickens typically prefer to spend time in cooler, shaded areas. 

• Regularly Refresh Water – Cool water is more appealing to your chickens, which encourages them to drink more and stay hydrated. Cool water also helps to regulate their body temperature and prevent heat stress. You can regularly refresh your flock’s water source with cool water from the tap, or periodically add ice cubes or frozen water jugs to your waterers to bring the temperature down.  

• Keep Waterers Clean - Regular cleaning of water containers and systems prevents the growth of algae and bacteria. Simple, routine maintenance of your waterers ensures that your flock’s water stays fresh and safe. 

Summer watering solutions for your flock: 

• We Thought Of Everything! - RentACoop's selection of innovative poultry watering options includes a size and style for every flock! From large capacity bucket Waterers, to small Drinkers, to DIY Systems, our Poultry Waterers are made with durable, high-quality materials, and designed for versatility, efficiency, and easy maintenance. 

• RentACoop DIY Series – RentACoop DIY Watering Systems allow you to create a custom solution for your unique setup, to meet the precise needs of your small or large flock. Our Float Valve is an ideal option for summer months, providing a continuous supply of fresh water from your garden hose, without overflow. And chickens love to cool off by wetting their wattles in our DIY Auto-Fill Cups, making them the perfect choice for summer!  

• RentACoop DIY Series Secure Non-Adhesive PVC Watering System - RentACoop's ALL NEW S.N.A.P. Watering System is completely glueless, and quick and easy to assemble and adjust as needed. No more guesswork, no more mess! For beginners and experienced DIYers alike! 

• RentACoop DIY Series Sip Station Watering System - RentACoop's ALL NEW Sip Station Watering System is a DIYer's dream, allowing you to provide fresh, clean water to multiple coops or cages with a single source! Infinitely customizable for any setup, Sip Station includes flexible, insulated tubing, easy to install connectors, and our Auto-Fill Cups and Horizontal Nipples. 

*And for your furry family (rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, rats, and MORE), check out Sip Station for Small Animals! 

• RentACoop Accessories for Waterers - RentACoop offers a variety of Accessories to keep your flock's water source clean, cool, and accessible. You can elevate your Waterers, or cover your Auto-Fill Cups to keep them cleaner, insulate your Drinkers to keep the water cooler, and hang or mount them in a covered or shaded area, to ensure your flock has easy access to fresh, cool water. 

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We hope you'll use the tips, ideas, and product solutions we've shared here to ensure your flock stays happy, healthy, and secure all summer long! Please reach out to our Eggsperts at info@rentacoop.com anytime, with questions or for more information on our products. 

Looking for Part 1? Check it out here: Part 1: Environment

And stay tuned for Part 3: Security

Happy Summer! 

~The RentACoop Team