Chicken research aids in cool-off
It may sound counterintuitive, but chickens can stay cooler in hotter environments if it is a dry heat. They just need a little spritz of water every now and then, and a breeze to create a windchill effect.
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It may sound counterintuitive, but chickens can stay cooler in hotter environments if it is a dry heat. They just need a little spritz of water every now and then, and a breeze to create a windchill effect.
It may sound counterintuitive, but chickens can stay cooler in hotter environments if it is a dry heat. They just need a little spritz of water every now and then, and a breeze to create a windchill effect.
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture supports several initiatives to ensure the state's poultry industry continues to grow with a forward-looking focus on environmental sustainability and animal well-being, according to a news release.