Hi, i was wondering how you know if the chicks are getting enough water? our chicks are about a month old and took to the nipple right away, but they seem to be pecking the side of it more than the bottom. i was wondering how you can tell if they are getting enough water. thanks.
Comment by
gretchen
— at lunch time on Wednesday, April 25th, 2012
This is a frequent concern of chicken owners who have just switched over to our waterers. It's natural to think your chickens are drinking less with our waterer because nearly no water is spilled. In reality, an adult hen drinks less than half a cup on a cool day. A chick drinks less, with the amount depending on its size.
We've never heard of chickens who weren't getting enough water from the Avian Aqua Miser, as long as they've learned to drink (which it sounds like yours have). We've raised hundreds of chicks on our waterer over the last few years, and have had no problems.
I hope that sets your mind at ease.
Comment by
anna
— Monday evening, April 30th, 2012
This is a frequent concern of chicken owners who have just switched over to our waterers. It's natural to think your chickens are drinking less with our waterer because nearly no water is spilled. In reality, an adult hen drinks less than half a cup on a cool day. A chick drinks less, with the amount depending on its size.
We've never heard of chickens who weren't getting enough water from the Avian Aqua Miser, as long as they've learned to drink (which it sounds like yours have). We've raised hundreds of chicks on our waterer over the last few years, and have had no problems.
I hope that sets your mind at ease.