Going on vacation. Do they need more water than this?

[Hannahnic14]

I'm leaving tomorrow morning (friday) and will be back Monday around lunch time. I have 8, 4 week old chicks in a small coop with a 5 Quart waterer. I also have 14 bantam chicks of the same age in a brooder with a 5 Quart waterer as well. I will have a 8 week old sebright by himself with a couple 1 Quart waterers. Will this be enough to get them through the weekend? I will refill everyone's water before I leave and we will only be gone 2 1/2 days. Thanks! (Everyone will have plenty of food obviously, just worried about the water)


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[little chick-y baby mama]

you're fine, I gave a smaller amount to more chicks than that for the weekend, and only half was gone. you're good.

 

[Hannahnic14]

Thanks! Just a worried chicken momma over her

 

[I Love Feather Babies]

I'm leaving tomorrow morning (friday) and will be back Monday around lunch time. I have 8, 4 week old chicks in a small coop with a 5 Quart waterer. I also have 14 bantam chicks of the same age in a brooder with a 5 Quart waterer as well. I will have a 8 week old sebright by himself with a couple 1 Quart waterers. Will this be enough to get them through the weekend? I will refill everyone's water before I leave and we will only be gone 2 1/2 days. Thanks! (Everyone will have plenty of food obviously, just worried about the water)


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I think it may depend on how hot it is where you live. If your experiencing the heat wave they may need more.

 

[LizzzyJo]

While the amount of water seems fine, I would be concerned that they would get plugged up with shavings or tumped over. Do you have anyone that could come and check on them? Maybe cut a few watermelons in half and leave them around just in case.

 

[Hannahnic14]

While the amount of water seems fine, I would be concerned that they would get plugged up with shavings or tumped over. Do you have anyone that could come and check on them? Maybe cut a few watermelons in half and leave them around just in case.

The waterers are elevated so they can't kick shavings in but can still hop up to drink. Watermelon is a good idea!

 

[Hannahnic14]

I think it may depend on how hot it is where you live. If your experiencing the heat wave they may need more.

It will be in the lower 80's here while we are gone, its been in the upper 90's so we are getting a break from the heat!

 

[cmom]

They should be fine. Good luck and have fun...