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I know from experience that adults are more resilient in the face of restricted access to water. They are also more tolerant with respect to delivery methods where a larger water container can be used to increase time before freezing if heating is not an option. On the whole others with more...

With quail. I would find a way to keep entire operation just above freezing.

I was watching a free-range group very closely. They appeared to get most of moisture intake through eating snow. They did not bother to approach water source out for dogs. The dog bowl is used by chickens when ground is dry. The birds spread snow consumption over hours with most in morning.

Wife, kids, care taker checked them multiple times per day. Or they got watered once per day from well. Or production nor realized when it gets cold. For most likely last option. Winter production and tight confinement not realized until advent of complete feeds. Everyone with day job in...

I am trying to find science to back your assertion up about eating snow. I am not finding it yet. Closest thing comes from forums not like this one where humans are the species involved. Wildlife in cooler climates may not have access to open water for extended periods. Wildlife is often...

Are the birds mature?