Poultry Farmers Beware: Summer Heat Threatens Chicken Health, Expert Shares Prevention Tips

• Summer poses significant challenges for poultry farmers, increasing infection risks and premature chicken deaths.
• Dr. Indrajeet Verma highlights decreased egg-laying capacity and smaller egg size in chickens during summer.
• Heatstroke, caused by intense sunlight, leads to panting and increased risk of paralysis in chickens.
• Prevention methods include painting shed roofs white, wetting jute sacks, and using fans to control temperature.
• Ensure continuous supply of clean, cool water in earthen pots and feed chickens in the cool morning hours.