not sure

lvesdg1

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10 Years
Nov 19, 2009
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hello ,,i might be in the wrong place not sure........well here goes i was wondering if chickens like to swim or wade in water at all? i was thinkin about getting a very small kids pool for the yard for then if they like water.
 
Hi lvesdg1 and welcome to the BYC!
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This summer I broke down and did get them a little wading pool. It has been so dang hot that I was (am) trying to do my best to keep them cool. I change it everyday though because as they stand in it they also poop in it. And then they drink it as well.
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I'd say get one. But remember not to fill it to high...they do not swim
 
We've had abnormal temps above 95 all summer and I thought about getting a small pool. Crack N' Egg is correct, they'll poop in it then drink the water and that'll present a new set of health problems...therefore I decided it wasnt worth it. It's cheaper to buy them a watermelon rather than meds for diseased chickens.
 
Frozen watermelon and frozen grapes are always a tasty treat...
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and an alternative to a pool.

I actually took mine out because I was worried about the whole poop/drink thing.
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I do still have a misting fan on them when it is super duper hot!
 
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