Question 1

How much water does a chicken drink per day?

Accepted Answer

A laying hen drinks about 1 pint (16 oz) per day in mild weather and up to 2 pints in hot weather. Chicks under 6 weeks drink about 1/2 pint.

Question 2

How big should the waterer be?

Accepted Answer

Size for at least 2 days of consumption so you have buffer. For 10 hens in summer that means about 5 gallons.

Question 3

How many drinker nipples per bird?

Accepted Answer

One nipple can serve 8-10 birds. Space them so birds do not queue up in hot weather.

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