Can chickens go swimming?

[Ilovemyladies!]

A farmer once told me that you could put chickens in the pool to cool down on hot days. Is that true?

Thanks!
-Shannon

 

[yinepu]

Ilovemyladies! :

A farmer once told me that you could put chickens in the pool to cool down on hot days. Is that true?

Thanks!
-Shannon

all depends on how deep it is

I had a chicken get into the horses watering trough.. when i found it it was dead.. had drowned.. they swim pretty much like a rock...​

 

[florida lee]

I have a plastic tray about 3' x 2' x 3" deep that I fill with water so they can wade in it. I have one pullet that will stay in there all say long.

 

[gryeyes]

Check out this post:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=538337

 

[Nicole01]

I've seen pictures on here with chickens in the pool under close supervision. The chicks look extremely happy.

 

[Ilovemyladies!]

Thanks for you're input!

 

[lowry075]

Check out Keltara's pictures. Her BO's are swimming with her kids...very cute.