[sussexchook]

my Orpington is inside at the min with 2 chicks and I went out this morning and when I came back she was panting like hell and she couldn't get up for a while she had water and feed to she is outside now but we have put a fan on her to try and keep her cool is there any tips for cooling her down as she will be on her own for a while with the chicks

[ANHBUC]

Where inside is she?

Shade and good ventilation are the best things to keep them cool.  Hosing down a coop will cool it down so those still laying do not overheat.   

[sussexchook]

she is in the conservatory with windows open all the way and a nice shady spot. she is ok now thank god the chicks are ok to.

[ANHBUC]

A conservatory would be alright for on a night but she really needs to be outside as they can die from overheating.  My broody managed outside with her chicks in February.      

[Sassy]

She needs to be outside in a shady spot much better for mom and chicks

[sussexchook]

we have her and babies in a large indoor rabbit hutch as it the only place we have for her. During the day we put them out side on a table in the shade but when we go out for long periods of time we bring them in as im scared something will try and hurt them. we have a stand up fan on in front of her now and I cover 1 half of the cage up which gives her some shelter from the heat we also have a few foxes around where I live and 1 would easily get into the cage if left outside

[ANHBUC]

They might be better in a garage as it should be much cooler than a conservatory.  I would not like to sit in one in this heat even with some shade and a fan.   

[joyfull]

I agree a conservatory is the wrong place for them - perhaps you ought to quickly nip out and buy a small broody coop - which could also double as a hospital coop afterwards for any sick chook. It doesn't need to be anything elaborate - something like this would be ok.