water for day olds

[chirpy95]

I have two new hatchling a day old (they have been hatched by my two broody hens so they are outside in a coop)and i have a flat bucket lid 1cm high with water in it for them, the only problem is i have to keep refilling it about 3 times a day (when they drink it all or tip it over) i am going away for a few weeks and a friend is looking after them but she can only come over once a day to refill there water. does anyone have a sugestion or differnt method to solve my problem.
thanks, maddz

 

[jacyjones]

You need a proper small poultry waterer. Put marbles in the water trough part so the chicks can't drown.

 

[hinkjc]

Agree, get a baby chick waterer which uses a quart jar and should be enough to last them a day for your friend's visits.

 

[The Sheriff]

Take 'em with you!