Do chicken coop need water in it

[Marshmallow1234]

Does my chicken coop need water in it? And can I leave the door a bit open when they sleep cuz it doesn’t close right

 

[ButtonHoarder]

Does my chicken coop need water in it? And can I leave the door a bit open when they sleep cuz it doesn’t close right

Do they have water out of the coop?

 

[RojoMarz]

You chickens need water "someplace" that they have access to during the day.

If you are asking if they need water in the coop, overnight, while they are sleeping, then no. They don't "need" water in the coop. But, some people prefer to have water in the coop overnight and others don't.

 

[Ruby Rogue]

It's a bit late for this but... you should put all of your chicken questions into one thread next time.

Keep your water in your 'run'... and no, they don't drink overnight.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Ni, because they sleep throughout the night. Theyl l be fine if you have water in the run that they can get to in the morning

 

[docteurshepherd]

Does my chicken coop need water in it? And can I leave the door a bit open when they sleep cuz it doesn’t close right

The water question was already answered but the door part is really concerning me and I'm not sure why anybody else didn't address it. No, you can't leave the door a bit open. Predators are a serious issue, if you read through the forum you can find horror stories of people having a weasel squeezing through a small hole in chicken wiring or wherever in a coop and taking out entire flocks during the night. So, no, do not do this. If your issue is ventilation, figure out another way but don't just leave the door cracked. Best of luck.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

As for leaving the door open at night - it's a risk. Most predators hunt at night and everything likes chicken dinner. Even small critters like rats and weasels can find their way in a small opening and destroy your flock. Bigger ones like raccoons, if they can get their clever little paws in a crack, can force the door open - and destroy your flock. Coming out in the morning to feed and finding a blood bath is not something I would wish on anyone. Please, do what you can to protect your babies. You'll be glad you did!

 

[Ruby Rogue]

I missed the part about the door. I haven't seen your door into your coop in your photos, but is your run is secure?

 

[Marshmallow1234]

Do they have water out of the coop?

No not at night

 

[Marshmallow1234]

You chickens need water "someplace" that they have access to during the day.

If you are asking if they need water in the coop, overnight, while they are sleeping, then no. They don't "need" water in the coop. But, some people prefer to have water in the coop overnight and others don't.

Oh ok