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Water Feature for Chickens?

Discussion in 'Feeding & Watering Your Flock' started by ChooksinChoppers, Mar 17, 2013.

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  1. Mar 17, 2013 #1
    ChooksinChoppers

    ChooksinChoppers Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I havn't finished my coop yet but I would to have some sort of water feature/fountain for my chickens...I have lots of rocks and sand and was thinking along thel linesof a bird bath (low down forthem to drink outof)...overflowing into a sand type beach. We live in Florida and I think my birdswould appreciate being able to bathe and cool down and have fresh flowing water.....how would I make sure the water stays clean in the birdbath? is it even possible? Would appreciate advise and pics if you have done this.
     
  3. Mar 17, 2013 #2
    Bear Foot Farm

    Bear Foot Farm Overrun With Chickens

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    I doubt the chickens would bathe in it, and it would be nearly impossible to keep clean
    It's going to waste a LOT of water too
     
  5. Mar 19, 2013 #3
    chfite

    chfite Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I have thought along the same lines, but keep running into that very question of how to keep it clean.

    Chris
     

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