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Do chickens like mud?

Discussion in 'Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance' started by UrbanFarmerGreg, Oct 18, 2011.

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  1. Oct 18, 2011 #1
    UrbanFarmerGreg

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    I built a new duck coop for my pair of indian runners and since they seem to like wet so i built it at the back of our lot where the ground is damp... well i added 2 chickens about a month ago and am now wondering if its too wet for them....? its not all mud but the grass is spongy and a bit mossy there it is damp most of the time except in mid summer.
     
  3. Oct 18, 2011 #2
    nivtup

    nivtup Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Chickens pretty much like dry.

    Ducks, well they must be in heaven..........
     
  5. Oct 18, 2011 #3
    CrestedGirl

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    Quote:x2
     
  7. Oct 18, 2011 #4
    UrbanFarmerGreg

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    Can the dampness cause them to get sick or get diseases easier? they do spend a fair amount of time either on top of their 'house' or in it... The 'house' is off the ground as well...
     
  9. Oct 18, 2011 #5
    mutantroosta

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    the chickens might just get webbed feet =p
     
  11. Oct 18, 2011 #6
    Pineywoods Peepers

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    My chickens love the mud. I ran a puddle for them this summer when it was 100 degrees plus, and they all loved going and wading around in it and scratching around in the mud when it dried. They also like to go scratch around in the spot where out a/c run off puddles up.
     
  13. Oct 21, 2011 #7
    SteadysDream

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    My Roo LOVES the mud. I can't keep those small jar water-ers around him because he pecks at them and knocks them over so he can play in the mud. [​IMG]
     
  15. Oct 22, 2011 #8
    <3 N.C Chicken Chick <3

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    wet area = bad for chickens it can cause foot issues
     
  17. Oct 22, 2011 #9
    WishboneDawn

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    Mine do. I imagine there are some tasty bugs there. I wouldn't keep them in mud but when they're free ranging they often like to pick through it.
     

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