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    Chickens seem to be scared of their new drinker

    That is hilarious! Thank you! & yikes, I hadn't even considered how they will react to snow. I had thought that they may not be too bothered by it as I've seen a lot of chickens pecking about quite happily in the snow in the Himalayas...I guess they come to accept what ever is "normal" to...
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    Chickens seem to be scared of their new drinker

    Thanks everyone, your advice really is much appreciated :) Old plastic drinker is now next to the new one & this morning I have hope - a couple of them had a peck at the outside of the new one Obviously not quite the right idea, but it's a big step forward from them hiding from it! Hoping...
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    Chickens seem to be scared of their new drinker

    Thanks Caroline It will be turning red this evening! :) I did give it a good rince before use, but only with water. Is there anything else I should have washed it with? Emma
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    Chickens seem to be scared of their new drinker

    Hi Apologies if this is a question already asked, but I have searched & not found the answer I am new to chicken keeping; about 8 weeks ago I acquired 4 pullets aged 18 weeks. We are all getting along blissfully, but I have just changed their small (slightly slimy) plastic drinker for a...
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    Chickens seem to be scared of their new drinker

    Hi Apologies if this is a question already asked, but I have searched & not found the answer I am new to chicken keeping; about 8 weeks ago I acquired 4 pullets aged 18 weeks. We are all getting along blissfully, but I have just changed their small (slightly slimy) plastic drinker for a...
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