Posts by BellevueOmlet

I clean mine every 3 months.  I have a contained system automatic waterer so it does not grow and green stuff and stays clean.  When I do clean it, I use Apple Cider Vinegar.

what type of feeder do you have? I can't tell what your question is from what you wrote.

I am not a fan of hanging waterers.  They take up space, must be cleaned daily or they get gross green growth and are haigh maintenance.  A setup with waterer cups can hold more water in an external easy to fill bucket and go...

Quote: Originally Posted by Rich386  No training involved. They will use the source of water they are used to remove it and they will use the cups or nipples.  When chickens see water in the cups, they drink...

I agree.  The chickens like seeing their water so the cups have all of the advantages of the nipples but without the disadvantages.

It's not really worth the risk.  I would toss it out.

I am a big believer in Automatic Waterer Cups.  They have a nice little source of water that the chickens can drink from while beig able to see the water.  They do not take up much space in the run or coop and do not leak or...

Either way works fine but I am a fan of having my bucket outside of the run for easy filling and them running in pvc or tubing inside.  This way it takes up very little space inside of the coop or run and is very easy to...

Hi, I'm not sure if every fair is the same so I would check with 4-H. You do not have to sell them at the fair but if they win, you probably can if you want to.   Make sure to check all of the rules since you will get...

Welcome to BYC.  I'm going to check out your duck postings since I know a ton about chickens but not much about ducks and gooslings.  Thanks for sharing!