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4/9/12 at 10:32am

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I know ducks like to swim in a baby pool, but what about chickens? It gets really hot here in the summer and I was wondering if I put a baby pool in the new end of the coop if they will use it.

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4/9/12 at 10:38am

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I would try, but just put a little water in it, so the chickens don't drown. But good idea!

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4/9/12 at 10:44am

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My girls love to wade in water when it's hot out.

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4/9/12 at 10:53am

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In my experience, they like it a lot better if there is a easy in-out for them and just 2-3 inches of water. Bricks for steps inside and outside of the kiddie pool work well. A couple different entry/exit points make them less anxious because they can get in and out without a hassle from a bossy hen.

My mom likes to use those shallow black rubber feed pans. Her hens stand in them all day long when it's hot out.

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4/9/12 at 3:11pm

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Thank you! I think I will try a small hard sided baby pool and will make sure there is an entrance for them to easily get in and out.

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4/9/12 at 4:46pm

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Originally Posted by Chicken_S

I know ducks like to swim in a baby pool, but what about chickens? It gets really hot here in the summer and I was wondering if I put a baby pool in the new end of the coop if they will use it.

Yup!