--- title: Daily Summer Chicken Care for Backyard Chickens | IFA's Blog description: As spring shifts to summer, the hotter season can be rough on your chickens. 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While we love great weather and holidays, the hot weather isn’t fun for our two-legged friends in the chicken coop. As spring shifts to summer, here are five things you need to know about daily chicken care during the warmest part of the year. ## 1. Maintain Plenty of Fresh Water Hydration is key. As temperatures climb higher, water should be plentiful and fresh. One chicken can drink as much as one liter of water a day during the summer. If you have a large coop and/or number of birds, make sure [multiple water sources](https://www.ifa.coop/169103/category/livestock-feed-supplies/poultry/poultry-feeders-waterers) available. Use waterers that have enough capacity so they won’t run out. When it’s really hot, consider setting frozen water bottles inside your waterers to help keep the water chilled. 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We recommend a complete feed such as our exclusive [IFA premium layer formulas](https://www.ifa.coop/165499/category/livestock/poultry/poultry-feed-treats?sortBy=displaysequence_asc&resultPage=12&pageNo=0&attrFilterList=attr_Product+Group%3A%22IFA+Premium+Poultry+Program+for+Chickens%22&srchTyp=CATNAV&keyWordTxt=Layer). - [![A bag of all natural Start-to-Grow feed for chicks produced by IFA.](https://grow.ifa.coop/hs-fs/hubfs/IFA_PoultryProgram_Start-To-Grow_Feed_img1.png?width=800&height=1200&name=IFA_PoultryProgram_Start-To-Grow_Feed_img1.png) **Chick Feed >**](https://www.ifa.coop/ifa-all-natural-start-to-grow-ndash;-chick-and-pullet-developer-mash-feed/ifa100000007) - [![A bag of IFA high protein chicken feed to develop strong laying hens. ](https://grow.ifa.coop/hs-fs/hubfs/IFA_PoultryProgram_High-Protein-Layer_Feed_img1.png?width=800&height=1200&name=IFA_PoultryProgram_High-Protein-Layer_Feed_img1.png) **Layer Pellets >**](https://www.ifa.coop/ifa-high-protein-layer-pellet/ifa100000802) - [![A bag of IFA's all natural premium chicken feed for laying hens over 18 weeks in age.](https://grow.ifa.coop/hs-fs/hubfs/IFA_PoultryProgram_All-Natural-Plus-Layer_Feed_img1.png?width=800&height=1200&name=IFA_PoultryProgram_All-Natural-Plus-Layer_Feed_img1.png) **Layer Crumble >**](https://www.ifa.coop/ifa100000693) - [![A bag of premium IFA chicken mash for laying hens and chickens over 18 weeks old.](https://grow.ifa.coop/hs-fs/hubfs/IFA_PoultryProgram_Classic-Layer_Feed_img1.png?width=800&height=1200&name=IFA_PoultryProgram_Classic-Layer_Feed_img1.png) **Layer Mash >**](https://www.ifa.coop/ifa-classic-layer-mash/103200482) You should refrain from feeding a lot of [scratch](https://www.ifa.coop/ifa-premium-poultry-scratch/ifa100000780) or [cracked corn](https://www.ifa.coop/searchPage.action?sortBy=externalhitsort_asc&srchTyp=0&keyWord=cracked+corn&resultPage=12&attrFilterList=attr_brand%3A%22IFA%22) in the hottest times of the summer. Corn can raise body temperature, which does not help your chicken’s health. Instead, try giving frozen fruits such as watermelon, berries, peaches, etc., as well as leafy greens and frozen vegetables to help them cool down. [![CTA](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/9486267/interactive-184265103125.png)](https://grow.ifa.coop/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJ1RprDolDU7IFEMMVlvwr2RQzBimk9SXEOuztde4sVlq%2BsrP%2FAKUNuORS%2BaH1RvsR4LxIbaW3NeEKICw8K7AeBEgUKyZnkbJsvpvyJ32QGetPZYTiSe3eNNbses8Htiv7YU5KTb2gpQCB%2Br2KE1nYbRuKWipSKyqDUsupWMIcjAnSE9VUoBApLB4mNbniGfCXSta0L5BX4Q0W52TUYfKBzKb4GP7nPi%2F3NuXHLgSMI&webInteractiveContentId=184265103125&portalId=9486267) ## ![A chicken dusting its feathers next to a tree.](https://grow.ifa.coop/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/summer-chicken-care-img2c.png?width=1200&height=628&name=summer-chicken-care-img2c.png) ## 3. Give Your Chickens Shade Your chickens will need access to both sun and shade. They will want to lay out in the sun at times, but keep them in the shade as much as possible. Try to ensure your coop is located in a cool, shady spot where the chickens can feel a breeze. Your birds also need an area to dust their feathers and they love to do it in flower beds. If you don’t want them digging up holes there, make sure they have another spot to dust themselves. [![CTA](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/9486267/interactive-184266901910.png)](https://grow.ifa.coop/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLIg3yBiNvLdrAW5bMhLl2XRoLn6QyLVf%2FRdXfi3ardgOKieN5FG5cI9GDIPAArNd9UhigF76vHasbnPFt7xlF1gQhwiCFdgbm9%2FIbYcBzNwf6YPZXzRHynpPo6sZCuxc06d%2BFvadn%2Fr4rMJ%2BcdRIHHG22rNzYhg%2B5rE0f%2B1iv03G53d5jOw4BM2A%2F9xuGL3IxH3Udl8LuGe9YyA5fr9&webInteractiveContentId=184266901910&portalId=9486267) ## 4. Keep a Clean Coop Cleanliness is another crucial factor in keeping healthy, productive chickens. Keeping your coop clean, dry and well ventilated can help to stave off disease and sickness in your flock. A clean coop also helps keep odors and flies under control as well. Remember, a cool, happy chicken in a well-ventilated coop is likely to lay more eggs. [![Shop Poultry Bedding >>](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/9486267/interactive-184244317987.png)](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKer0%2By8ShD3XhnNRYXaHmBbsxIKJjZhpr3Xg5sMcI3H13essC1O2D4WjEThDC84GesxGYd2nMGgPGk2noClTOPQtEtM0REY8g4dnOaxhD%2Bkzl9%2BjHeTeC3bSlxzfy4DaeQ07GMOZrFeHn2o9W5KZHnDtoEX9Jev%2BTy2N6LS%2Bz72wfrsC3%2BuWkeuHhWIZGyNt89O8DvA1hE2%2BowPzOTI8ghR77DxwWP%2FgYs1GhN3it9c0FHJoY%2FoHTBEZIc8FvYmzox6LjmQdEijw%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=184244317987&portalId=9486267) ## 5. Control Pests Feeders should be hung about the same height as your hen’s back to help reduce the amount of feed that falls to the ground. Such wasted feed will attract rodents and insects. When pests interfere with chickens, they stop laying eggs. Along with a clean coop, there are several strategies for keeping the flies at bay. Fly control products, such as [sticky fly traps](https://www.ifa.coop//searchPage.action?keyWord=Sticky%20Fly%20Trap) on the chicken runs and stinky traps away from the coop, help draw flies away. You can also spray a poultry-approved pesticide on the coop walls and in the [nesting boxes](https://www.ifa.coop/169111/category/livestock-feed-supplies/poultry/chicken-coop-accessories). Just make sure that any pesticides have a label that is safe for poultry. In addition to these tips, it’s a good idea to collect your eggs at least once a day during the summer heat. The sooner you can get your eggs in a cooler, the fresher they will be. Visit your [local IFA Country Store](https://www.ifa.coop/locations) for additional advice, and to find everything you need to keep your chickens happy and healthy this summer. 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