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The average laying hen will drink .3 litres of water per day in spring, fall and winter. Water requirements go up during the summer to .5 litres per chicken per day. It is always best to supply as much fresh clean water as the birds can get.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe water requirements for chickens is directly related to the birds weight. Water requirements are also related to feed consumption and to the ambient air temperature. More than half of the water intake of a chicken is obtained from its feed. Automatic watering equipment ensures poultry have free access to water at all times.
Once air temperatures exceed 30°C or (87°F), the expected water consumption can increase by 50% above normal consumption rates. Poultry are unable to sweat as a means of regulating body temperature. Their method of heat control involves increasing the respiratory rate (panting) to expel surplus heat, which results in the release of large amounts of moisture from the bird that must be replaced or the bird will become dehydrated.
General average for Spring/fall/winter is .5 litre per bird
Summer is .75 litres per bird
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∙ 15y agoI have pet chickens so i have watched them drink. they dip their beaks into the water so a little drip is on the tip of their beak, then they tip their head back and open their mouth.
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∙ 12y agochiken's simpaly open thear mowths and tack a gulp then poin therhed's up and swolow it.
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∙ 14y agoyes like all animals they need water to survive
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∙ 13y agoRabbits drink water like cats. They lap at it.
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How do you get a bone on?
Lick chickens and drink milk...
Do chickens drink water after they go to sleep?
no
Do chickens explode when you give the soda to drink?
No.
Is it ok for chickens to drink anything besides water?
No.
How old do drink eat?
72 Chickens and 12 donkeys
What do bantam chickens eat?
bantam chickens eat the same stuff as regular chickens such as corn, layer pellets or mash and of course bugs! as baby's bantam chickens may need to be on mash longer then the regular chickens and you will have too show them how to drink by dipping their beak in the water dish gently.
Do chickens sleep in a cage?
of course they are aslo a creature needs to eat,to drink,to sleep
Can you give your chickens Orange juice to drink?
yes! but dont blame me if they pass out...
Is it safe for chicken to drink soda?
From a practical standpoint, probably nothing because most chickens won't drink soda. However, if you do get a carbonated beverage into a chicken, it may cause digestive trouble. Chickens may not be able to effectively eructate, or burp, to get the freed carbon dioxide gas out of their crop.
What animal kills chickens to drink blood?
There isn't an animal that kills chickens specifically to drink their blood. If a chicken is killed, it is likely by a wolf, raccoon, or fox. If they did not eat the chickens, it is likely that they were disturbed during the kill and had all intentions on coming back to claim their kill.
Do you use pesticides or antibiotics on food chickens eat or drink and do you give drugs to your chickens?
Most free range chickens do not get antibiotics unless they are sick, sick chickens do not get eaten nor are their eggs used for food. Pesticides are only used when there is an infestation of mites in the hen house and then only in the dusting area where the hens go to have sand baths.
Do chicken have to teach turkeys how to eat?
Not really, chickens know how to eat and drink from the start. Turkeys do also but they follow the hen learning WHAT to eat and where to find it. If the turkey grows up with chickens it will mimic chicken feeding habits.
