The water requirements for chickens is directly related to the birds weight. Water requirements are also related to feed consumption and to the ambient air temperature. More than half of the water intake of a chicken is obtained from its feed. Automatic watering equipment ensures poultry have free access to water at all times.
Once air temperatures exceed 30°C or (87°F), the expected water consumption can increase by 50% above normal consumption rates. Poultry are unable to sweat as a means of regulating body temperature. Their method of heat control involves increasing the respiratory rate (panting) to expel surplus heat, which results in the release of large amounts of moisture from the bird that must be replaced or the bird will become dehydrated.
General average for Spring/fall/winter is .5 litre per bird
Summer is .75 litres per bird
Lick chickens and drink milk...
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72 Chickens and 12 donkeys
Mountain Dew is not recommended for chickens. Chickens should primarily drink water to stay hydrated. Providing sugary drinks like Mountain Dew can lead to health issues in chickens.
of course they are aslo a creature needs to eat,to drink,to sleep
yes! but dont blame me if they pass out...
No, you do not have to mix layers mash with water. Layers mash is designed to be fed dry to chickens. Water should be provided separately for chickens to drink.
From a practical standpoint, probably nothing because most chickens won't drink soda. However, if you do get a carbonated beverage into a chicken, it may cause digestive trouble. Chickens may not be able to effectively eructate, or burp, to get the freed carbon dioxide gas out of their crop.
There isn't an animal that kills chickens specifically to drink their blood. If a chicken is killed, it is likely by a wolf, raccoon, or fox. If they did not eat the chickens, it is likely that they were disturbed during the kill and had all intentions on coming back to claim their kill.
Most free range chickens do not get antibiotics unless they are sick, sick chickens do not get eaten nor are their eggs used for food. Pesticides are only used when there is an infestation of mites in the hen house and then only in the dusting area where the hens go to have sand baths.