[sinead]

Hi Everyone,
I am new to the site and to keeping chickens,I have 5 lovely chikens that I got a few weeks ago.They are 12 weeks old and seem to be thriving in their new home.I have noticed that they seem to be drinking less water recently,they get fresh water every day and the container is clean and easily accesible so why does it seem to be untouched ?I would greatly appreciate any help

[Vember]

Hi Sinead

Welcome to the Hen House

Is there any chance they could be drinking from another water source?
Quite often see mine drinking from the pond or even a puddle even though they have fresh water available


Sarah

[poultrygeist]

Hi Sinead. Welcome from me too.

We can often tell how much it's rained from how much water is left in the drinker at the end of the day 

Like Vember says, if there's a dirty puddle, they seem to prefer that to clean water. They're very like dogs in that respect 

Rob

[Hensington]

My lot would rather drink rainwater too.

[Aunt Sally]

My lot would rather drink rainwater too.

...the muddier the better - must have more flavour 

[sinead]

Well that makes sense!There are a few puddles around alright and as I look out the window I'd say more rain is on the way!Thanks for easing my mind!

[BrianK]

On that note keep the toilet sea firmly closed. 

[Roughlee Handled]

On that note keep the toilet sea firmly closed. 

I knew our beaches did not get the top stars now I know why!!!!!!!!!

[BrianK]

Ooops 

It's my keyboard   honest!

[woodside farm]

When I clean out the waters, the chickens prefer to drink the dirty water I have tipped out, than the fresh water.

[SnooziSuzi]

When I clean out the waters, the chickens prefer to drink the dirty water I have tipped out, than the fresh water.

mine do that to

[karlooben]

my girls are totally the same and the other day they had a even better treat i left the hose running into thier out side tough for about 2 hours the run was half flooded but they really enjoyed that brought all the worms out 

[Sassy]

If it has rained and they are eating grass and other greens will get water from that.