They tend to lean on it if they can figure it out, or it just cools down the little bit of air around it, so they'll hang out around it. They'll also peck at the melting "sweat" on the bottle.

I don't start a mister until it's over 100. Do your girls have shade? I give them watermelon once in a while and if it's going to be over 100 for days, I'll put out frozen water in soda bottles. They can handle 90 though.

Hi. I'm in Burbank. I've had D2D chickens for the past 5 years. Happy to answer any questions as I'm basically an old hand at chickens at this point. Feel free to email me at bluestockingfarm@gmail.com. Love my girls.