Can baby chicks swim?

They cannot swim, nor should they be allowed to try. Though I've never lost a chick to drowning, it's a possibility if you give them water in a dish. Also, it would be dangerous for them to be wet, because unlike ducks, they don't have water-repellent oil on their feathers. read more

They cannot swim, nor should they be allowed to try. Though I've never lost a chick to drowning, it's a possibility if you give them water in a dish. Also, it would be dangerous for them to be wet, because unlike ducks, they don't have water-repellent oil on their feathers. read more

Chickens can drown when they are in water if they become panicked, and they have been known to drown in buckets of water. Chicken owners don't have to teach chickens to swim, as it is a natural ability that can help them survive in the wild. read more