Water and Chickens

[can't get enough chicken]

I am moving to a house with a lake in the backyard. Is this safe for the chickens to roam free in? (There is also grass in the yard, but will the chickens be safe around water?)

 

[FireTigeris]

they will not go too far in the water (or shouldn't) but there will be more predators around most water.

 

[can't get enough chicken]

Like what predators?

 

[FireTigeris]

Well in the South (USA) water can have/attract provide habitat for snakes (about 25 different types) and possibly alligators, (depending on if its a natural or man-made lake in my area) more bugs that can transmit disease, raccoon, possum, weasel, skunk, fox, feral cat, feral dog, rats- water attracts animals- all animals... most of those attracted animals eat chickens, eggs, chicks, chicken food or all of the above.

 

[can't get enough chicken]

Ok thanks, but the actual water is not an issue?

 

[FireTigeris]

can't get enough chicken :

Ok thanks, but the actual water is not an issue?

well I've seen a hen swim/wade/bathe (simi-happily) for two minutes, my chickens stand in water to cool off in the summer (hot here in FL).​

 

[can't get enough chicken]

Thanks, I'm glad I don't have to worry about it!

 

[barnyardkid928]

Watch Out for foxes!!!

 

[can't get enough chicken]

OK I will make sure my girls are safe!