When you first provide water to chicks, it should be at brooder temperature (90-95 degrees) so the chicks don't get chilled. You don't need to heat the water or worry about keeping it warm, just put it in the brooder for several hours before they arrive. The heat source in the brooder will passively heat the water as well (but don't station your waterer directly under the heat source).
After the first day or two, I don't worry about providing warm water, but I make sure to provide clean water every day (or multiple times a day).
After the first day or two, I don't worry about providing warm water, but I make sure to provide clean water every day (or multiple times a day).
