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Poultry » Poultry drinkers

Poultry must always have access to fresh, clean water and they drink a surprising amount of water, especially on hot days. Drinkers made from plastic, galvanised metal or glass (not a great idea!) are available but hens seem equally happy drinking from puddles, the birdbath, the sheep trough or just about any 'natural' source. However, the blue-green algae which forms on stagnant water can be fatal, so keep hens away from it.