1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 High temperatures&amp;nbsp;can increase the risk of heat stress during broiler catching and transport, making careful planning essential for protecting bird welfare.&amp;nbsp; In this episode of&amp;nbsp;In the Coop, hosts speak with Sarah Sheppard of&amp;nbsp;Moonfleet&amp;nbsp;Poultry&amp;nbsp;about preparing flocks for hot weather loadouts. Sarah discusses the importance of planning around weather conditions, maximizing barn ventilation,&amp;nbsp;maintaining&amp;nbsp;water availability before catching, coordinating with catching crews and transporters, and recognizing the early signs of heat stress.&amp;nbsp; Listeners will gain practical, on-farm strategies to help improve bird comfort, reduce transport losses, and ensure a safe and successful loadout during the hottest days of the year.&amp;nbsp; Key topics include:&amp;nbsp; Scheduling loadouts during cooler parts of the day&amp;nbsp; Preparing barns for hot weather catching&amp;nbsp; Managing ventilation and water access&amp;nbsp; Coordinating with catching crews and transporters&amp;nbsp; Recognizing and responding to heat stress&amp;nbsp; In The Coop http://inthecoop.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/42239830/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/42239830