At present, summer is in full swing, and the temperature in chicken coops often exceeds 30℃, lasting for extended periods. The hot and humid weather often causes severe stress responses in the flocks, significantly affecting the growth rate, feed conversion rate, and health status of broilers, leading to certain economic losses for farmers. To mitigate these adverse factors, it is suggested that farmers adopt the following husbandry techniques and methods:

     1. Reduce stocking density. To minimize heat accumulation in the flock, thereby lowering coop temperature, it is advisable to decrease the stocking density by about 20%-25% compared to the spring and autumn seasons. Generally, for broilers, the recommended stocking density is 20 birds per square meter at 1 week old, 15 birds at 4 weeks old, 10 birds at 5 weeks old, and 8-7 birds from 6 to 8 weeks old.

     2. Strengthen heat prevention and cooling efforts. As summer begins, promptly open the doors and windows of the coop for ventilation. If the air inside is relatively dry, sprinkling some water on the ground can help cool it down. If conditions allow, setting up shade structures or using misting sprays on the sunny side of the coop can achieve cooling. When the temperature exceeds 30℃, chickens may suffer from serious heat stress affecting growth and egg production, so medications such as "Electrolyte Multivitamins" and "Ren Dan" can be added to the feed to alleviate stress and heat.

     3. Ensure clean and sufficient drinking water and pay attention to environmental hygiene. During the hot season, water needs to be replenished frequently and in smaller quantities. Water sources should be clean to prevent deterioration over time. Additionally, promptly remove manure from the coop to reduce the proliferation of harmful microbes and gases due to high temperatures. Feed and water troughs should be regularly cleaned, and attention should be paid to disinfecting the indoor and outdoor environments, sealing doors and windows with screens to reduce disturbances from flies and the spread of diseases.

     4. Monitor weather changes to prevent feed mold. Sudden weather changes during the summer, including storms and thunderstorms, may occur, so be vigilant about sudden temperature changes inside the coop. Avoid allowing rainwater to wet the bedding and the chickens. Additionally, due to high temperatures and humidity in summer, feed can easily mold. It is recommended to procure feed in smaller, more frequent batches, and to ensure that feed is consumed daily to prevent mold from forming at the bottom over time.

     5. Focus on preventing coccidiosis. With the arrival of summer and frequent rainy days, there is a high risk of coccidiosis outbreaks, so effective prevention and control measures should be implemented. Adding medications such as "Coccidia 25", "Coccidial Powder", or "Salinomycin" to the feed can help.