That weird warm snap in February almost cost me my whole flock

Temps in Portland jumped to 65 for three days straight last week, and I got complacent about checking the coop at night. Found my barred rock, Bertha, panting and listless on the second evening. The sudden heat trapped in their enclosed run was too much. Had to move her to a cool, shady spot with electrolytes in her water for a few hours before she perked up. Anyone else have a close call with unexpected weather like that?

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hugo_jones21mo ago

Lost a Rhode Island Red to a freak April heatwave a few years back. Saw her looking rough at noon, but figured she'd find shade. By the time I got home from work, she was gone. Now I'm paranoid and check the forecast like a hawk, even in winter. That false spring stuff is a killer.

dylan_green581mo ago

Man, that false spring paranoia is real. I once put out a kiddie pool for my birds in March and then spent the whole afternoon worrying I'd given them hypothermia.

uma_reed262d ago

Ugh that's the worst lol, I brought my potted plants out too early last year and they all got frostbite.