Will newly added chickens know where the water is?

[Bryce Thomas]

I made sure to dip their beaks in water but I only saw 1 out of 5 new chickens drink water and it made me a little scared that they didn't know where to drink water. I have 3 waterers in the coop behind hides so they can drink water without being bullied

 

[6BeachChicks]

I think that they will use it. I dipped my girls beak in the waterer and they drank it. If they dont know, the one who does know, will show them how to drink it.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Depends on what type(s) of waterer and how old the newcomers are, i.e. if you have nipple waterers and new started pullets/hens I'd keep an eye on them to make sure the new girls all drink from it in the first few hours they're there.