Will chickens go into a duck pond? I actually saw a video of a chicken swimming! I wouldn't try it, but I thought chickens would stay away from water. Just wondering because the ducks look so cute!
I had some Rhode Islands in 99' that would jump into a low profile Rubbermaid container (maybe 5 or 6 inches deep). I tried it with my newer flocks and they just drank out of it. My last batch of RIRs on those hot 90-100 degree days would appreciate being sprayed with the hose to cool off. I get concerned when I see them walking around wings out and mouth open. I've considered making a small PVC setup with a few mistered 3ft off the ground to help cool them off on really hot days, but I think my wife would recommend me to the looney bin for making such a contraption.