Hi there from central Portugal 😊

[Ellie76]

I'm new here today and the timing couldn't be better, 2 bantam chicks have just hatched
I'm based in Central Portugal but British. Working full time and looking after 2 cats, 3 geese, 2 muscovy ducks and 3 chickens, a rooster and 2 hens, bantams.
There are 6 more under the 2 hens which I will candle tomorrow, but need to know, whats the best water feeder for tiny chicks? Just a small shallow bowl? I don't want them to drown.
These are the first chicks for me, all my 8 birds are adults so looking for some advice, TIA

 

[N F C]

Hello! You can use a shallow bowl for chicks water, but put some pebbles in it to prevent drowning.

 

[Ellie76]

Hello! You can use a shallow bowl for chicks water, but put some pebbles in it to prevent drowning.

Great thanks!

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

Congrats on the chicks! Yes marbles or clean gravel or pea stone works well in water bases to prevent drowning.

Welcome to our community!

 

[Ellie76]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

Congrats on the chicks! Yes marbles or clean gravel or pea stone works well in water bases to prevent drowning.

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Welcome to our community!

Thanks great to be here

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Welcome to BYC @Ellie76

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC & congratulations on your new chicks!

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to the BYC community.

 

[LTAY1946]

Hello and Welcome to BYC. Glad to have you in this poultry lovers community.

 

[Burnt Brass Homestead]

Hi @Ellie76

Congrats on the new chicks.

Welcome!