OmnipotentOrpington
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- Jun 29, 2020
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(Sorry if this isn't in the right forum!)
I was reading a DIY chicken book, and it had been normal so far, things like nesting boxes and roosts. The book started to worry me, however, when it suggested giving your chicken a scarf. I know that it's never a good idea to put something around your chickens neck, and I was a bit concerned about the credibility of the book, but I moved on.
That's when I came to the wading pool idea. Now, I know that chickens can drown in just a couple inches of water. I also know that MY chickens are terrified of anything they can see their reflection in, and would stay far, far away from the pool. The book suggested that the chickens would either like it or ignore it, which I know is untrue, as mine would stay on the other side of the yard (they're afraid of an envelope for heaven's sakes.)
However, I'm not an expert on chickens. For all I know, this is a great way to help your chickens cool off. I thought I might as well ask the experienced chicken owners.
I was reading a DIY chicken book, and it had been normal so far, things like nesting boxes and roosts. The book started to worry me, however, when it suggested giving your chicken a scarf. I know that it's never a good idea to put something around your chickens neck, and I was a bit concerned about the credibility of the book, but I moved on.
That's when I came to the wading pool idea. Now, I know that chickens can drown in just a couple inches of water. I also know that MY chickens are terrified of anything they can see their reflection in, and would stay far, far away from the pool. The book suggested that the chickens would either like it or ignore it, which I know is untrue, as mine would stay on the other side of the yard (they're afraid of an envelope for heaven's sakes.)
However, I'm not an expert on chickens. For all I know, this is a great way to help your chickens cool off. I thought I might as well ask the experienced chicken owners.