{"id":3530,"date":"2023-03-22T08:12:41","date_gmt":"2023-03-22T08:12:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beta5.technodreamcenter.com\/chickencoopsdelivered.com\/?p=3530"},"modified":"2023-03-29T03:52:49","modified_gmt":"2023-03-29T03:52:49","slug":"tips-on-keeping-chickens-hydrated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/chickencoopsdelivered.com\/tips-on-keeping-chickens-hydrated\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips On Keeping Chickens Hydrated"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Just like you, chickens need fresh, clean water to thrive. Follow these easy tips to quench your\u00a0chicken’s thirst so they can be healthy, strong, and egg-cellent layers.<\/span><\/p>\n

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No Such Thing As \u201cToo Much\u201d Water For Chickens<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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While a chicken will drink, on average, a pint a day, it can vary widely depending on the season, the size of the hen, and the outside temperature. In the height of the summer when temperatures are climbing above 90 degrees, a single chicken can drink up to a quart in one day. That is why it is essential that you check your watering system often to make sure that your girls have a constant supply.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fresh and Clean Water<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Just like you do not love drinking water from a cup that has been sitting out for days, or has weird things floating in it, chickens want their water to be fresh and clean.<\/p>\n

To keep your chicken\u2019s water supply free from food, shavings, and other icky things, go for height. Either suspending the watering system from the ceiling of the coop or placing it on a stack of bricks or wood to raise it off the floor will keep the good water in and the yucky stuff out. Aim for the waterer to be as high as your shortest bird\u2019s shoulders.<\/p>\n

You can also try out a watering system with\u00a0<\/span>nipples<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u2014 openings big enough to drink from, but tiny enough to keep the ick out. You will need to train your chickens how to use the nipples. Once one chicken figures it out, though, usually the rest will follow suit.<\/p>\n

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Warm Water? No Thanks<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Have you noticed the similarities between your water preferences and your flock\u2019s yet? Just like you, chickens are partial to cool water. While keeping water cool in the winter is not hard (more on that later), it can be an issue in the summer. The solution? Ice cubes! Keeping their water on the rocks will ensure they will want to keep drinking, especially when they need extra hydration in hot weather.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Frozen Water? No Thanks<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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\"\"Wintertime brings the opposite struggle for water. With subzero temperatures, your watering system can easily freeze, completely cutting off the hen\u2019s water supply. If you do not want to move the water into the coop (it can get wet, messy, and increase risk for frostbite), look into a thermostatically controlled deicer. These can come installed a watering system, or you can buy an individual one that you can place inside the system you already use.\u00a0 With either option, once your water reaches a certain temperature, the deicer will kick on and bring the water up to a temperature above freezing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Supplements<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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To help your hens stay in tip-top shape, you may be interested in adding vitamins or supplements to their water like a chicken water protector. Apple cider vinegar can help their digestive system and liquid vitamins can maintain their egg production. Supplements can change the taste of the water, though, so when introducing the supplements, add them in gradually, increasing the dose over a few weeks so the chickens can get used to the taste and not go on a water strike.<\/p>\n

Watering systems can also get rusty or grow algae, depending on what they are made of, so make sure you clean out your container regularly. Adding apple cider vinegar to the water will also discourage algae growth.<\/p>\n

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Chicken Watering Systems<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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You have a lot of options when it comes to\u00a0<\/span>chicken watering systems<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>\u2014 here are four options to consider.<\/span><\/p>\n

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GALVANIZED METAL (Gravity fill) Chicken Watering Systems<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Pros<\/strong>: traditional look, durable, vacuum pressure allows water level to remain consistent<\/p>\n

Cons<\/strong>: reacts to vinegar, potential to rust, metal is sensitive to temperature so water will be colder in winter and hotter in summer, may have to fill daily or more often.<\/p>\n

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PLASTIC (Gravity fill)\u00a0Chicken Watering Systems<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Pros<\/strong>: non-reactive to vinegar and supplements, will not\u00a0stain, and is better insulated against extreme temps<\/p>\n

Cons<\/strong>: less aesthetically pleasing, may have to fill daily or more often<\/p>\n

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PLASTIC (Nipple)\u00a0Chicken Watering Systems<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Pros<\/strong>: non-reactive, non-staining, insulated, larger capacity than gravity fill waterers (only have to fill monthly), can sit on the floor (does not need to be raised)<\/p>\n

Cons<\/strong>: teaching older chickens to use the system can be harder, so try to start with young chickens.<\/p>\n

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HOMEMADE\u00a0Chicken Watering Systems<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Pros<\/strong>: Can be more affordable, you control how it looks.<\/p>\n

Cons<\/strong>: takes extra time and effort,\u00a0can be harder to keep a consistent water level.<\/p>\n

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Why Every Chicken Coop Needs an Chicken Waterer<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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With a little effort and know-how, your chickens will be happy and hydrated. To get you started, check out Chicken Coops Delivered supply of <\/span>waterers<\/a><\/strong><\/span>. Happy watering!<\/span><\/p>\n

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