Keep Your Hens Hydrated

With Spring Chick Days in full swing, it’s important to prepare for when your chicks outgrow their current waterers! The weather will continue to get warmer and your flock’s need for constant access to clean, fresh water will be more important than ever. Little Giant® has a variety of waterers that will guarantee to keep your hens hydrated!

How much water do your hens need?

A full-grown hen drinks approximately 1 pint of water each day, but can vary depending on their size, environment, and season. For warmer months, chickens may need up to 2 pints of water per day. Check out this guide to how much water your chickens should be drinking.

Hanging Waterers vs. Ground Waterers

For coops with limited space or hobbyists that like to hang waterers, the new Little Giant® Deluxe Hen Hydrators make a perfect option for providing fresh water while saving space in your coop!

• Bucket material provides UV protection to prevent algae growth and allows viewing of water level
• Convenient sloped, twist locking lid prevents roosting and makes cleaning easy
• Ergonomic handle designed for unit to be hung easily and includes the Little Giant® Bucket Handle Grip (Model #166713) for comfortable carrying
• Each side-mounted drinking nipples can accommodate up to 4 birds
• Not recommended for use in freezing weather
• Available in 1 gallon and 3 gallon capacities

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For hobbyists that prefer ground waterers for their coop, Little Giant® offers Plastic Dome Waterers with three capacities depending on your flock’s size.

• Large capacity waterer
• Top-fill design makes for easy use
• Valve in base controls water flow
• Can also be used for ducks or other poultry
• Not recommended for use in freezing weather
• Available in 5 gallon, 8 gallon, and 10 gallon capacities

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Whichever waterer you decide, you can be confident that your hens are hydrated even in the warmer months!

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