Chickens wont get water in the snow

[CIuck]

I cleared out most of the snow and put some hay down but they wont get water. What should I do? Should I out the water inside?

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Are you sure they aren't walking over the hay to the water fount at any time during the day? Keep in mind that they drink a lot less water in cold weather and they will also eat snow for hydration.

 

[CIuck]

Are you sure they aren't walking over the hay to the water fount at any time during the day? Keep in mind that they drink a lot less water in cold weather and they will also eat snow for hydration.

We covered the coop so I cant see them drinking. I didnt know that they drink less in cold weather, thats good to know

 

[RobertaD1]

I swear mine drink more in the winter! Its like Im CONSTANTLY dragging one of the 2 waterers to be filled.
They will drink when they are thirsty

 

[CIuck]

I swear mine drink more in the winter! Its like Im CONSTANTLY dragging one of the 2 waterers to be filled.
They will drink when they are thirsty

Thank you . Its hard not to be constantly worried

 

[GC-Raptor]

I keep water in the coop and in the pen.
It's snowing here, nearly 10 inches at 6 am.
I cleared the snow around the coops and neither the pullets nor hens will come out this morning.

Temps 20 F with 8 mph winds gusting to 22.

My coops are well ventilated. GC

 

[CIuck]

I keep water in the coop and in the pen.
It's snowing here, nearly 10 inches at 6 am.
I cleared the snow around the coops and neither the pullets nor hens will come out this morning.View attachment 2452746View attachment 2452747
Temps 20 F with 8 mph winds gusting to 22. View attachment 2452751
My coops are well ventilated. GC

I dont have any ventilation at this moment (I know, I should get on that). I think i might be better to keep the water outside in case of frostbite for my coop

 

[CIuck]

Should I put the water in with no heater even with bad (no) ventilation?

 

[Annalyse]

Should I put the water in with no heater even with bad (no) ventilation?

no!!!! do no put the water in the coop it will cause moisture and frostbite. If you can after snow calms down put or make some ventilation.

 

[CIuck]

no!!!! do no put the water in the coop it will cause moisture and frostbite. If you can after snow calms down put or make some ventilation.

Ok, thank you