Aquarium Water Heater in bucket with horizontal nipples run by solar power?

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poohbaby

poohbaby

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Hello! My first 10 chicks are "due" on April 20th and I should have them on the 22nd!!! Can't wait. We are trying to make our coop solar powered. I have the chicken door and the light figured out. Now, I just have to figure out the waterer. I live in Northern Wisconsin and would need the heater to run for anywhere from November through March (depending on the winter). Does anyone have any experience with this? I have found some threads on success with the lower wattage aquarium heaters, so that seems to be the way to go. Just trying to avoid running an extension cord 100 feet through the snow!!! Thank you!
 
Hi and welcome to BYC - glad that you have joined us. Sorry, i can't help you with your question, but i hope that the thread mentioned by BF4L will help. To find it, look at "Forum Nav" - it currently says "New member introductions" and scroll down to the thread you wish to post on, then go to "start a new thread".

The Learning Centre is a great resource, even for experienced chicken keepers - loads of info on anything chicken. https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

Joining your state thread may be useful as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - just type the name of your state in the search box.

All the best
CT
 
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You might also try the DIY/Self-Sufficiency forum under Miscellaneous.

Good luck!
 

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