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The average laying hen will drink .3 litres of water per day in spring, fall and winter. Water requirements go up during the summer to .5 litres per chicken per day. It is always best to supply as much fresh clean water as the birds can get.

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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

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I have pet chickens so i have watched them drink. they dip their beaks into the water so a little drip is on the tip of their beak, then they tip their head back and open their mouth.

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chiken's simpaly open thear mowths and tack a gulp then poin therhed's up and swolow it.

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yes like all animals they need water to survive

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Rabbits drink water like cats. They lap at it.

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