On Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:58:26 -0700 (PDT), The Speaking Clock
live.co.uk> muttered intensely:
>> They'll
>> need access to water, but they are masters at drowning themselves.
>
>*blink*
>
>> You'll need a small fountain that they can access easily but safely.
>> they've not sussed out drinking you'll need to help them gently and
>> dip their beaks. When one's got it the rest usually copy.
>
>I know Brett said chickens weren't smart... but I didn't expect to
>have to teach them to eat and drink. Wow.
Never had that problem. btw, we always just used a peanut butter or
salsa jar lid for a watering dish for newly hatched chicks. Less than
1/2" deep, straight sides, no problems with drowning or tipping it
over, no worries about throwing it away. Just have to check a couple
of times a day, refill and clean it, because they'll be glad to stand
in it and shit while drinking.
>> What if you get more than one boy?
>
>Would more than one boy be a problem? Do they fight?
We always kept two roosters, in case something happened to one of
them. Sure they fight occasionally, but they quickly develop an alpha
male/beta male relationship.
>Thanks for all the advice Brett and Chade. I think I'll have to think
>a bit more about this project. I definately need to do some more
>planning. One of the neighbours has chickens and I might ask him if
>he can drop by and keep and eye on me so I don't inadvertantly kill
>the chicks by doing something silly.
No chicken juggling then?
