When it comes to giving a steady supply of water for chickens, a lot of newbies feel it's as simple as putting water in an old dish – the way they feed their cats and dogs. Unfortunately, it's not the same with chickens. Water is a vital need for all living beings after all –man, animals, plants. So, choosing a chicken waterer is a serious matter.
But buying a commercial waterer may not get you the best bang for your buck. Besides, not all waterers are made equal and since you know your chickens better, you can make an easy and effective chicken waterer that won't break the bank. Here are some ideas:
1. Supremo Waterer
This is a very simple watering system that makes the urban chicken farmer's life a lot simpler. You'll need three watering nipples from Farm Tek, a five-gallon bucket, 8 to 10 feet of 3/4 inch PVC pipe, two elbows, a cap, and a coupler, and away you go. Check out this waterer here.
2. Laundry Bucket Waterer
Who would have thought that a laundry bucket could serve a more effective purpose? It's durable enough to last a long time, and because of the lid, the water stays clean. Check out this ingenuity here.
3. PVC Gravity Waterer
Sure it sounds like a futuristic waterer, but it's really simple to make and is just as cool as a futuristic chicken waterer. Check it out here.
4. Automatic Chicken Waterer
Algae build-up, which is common in many chicken waterers, is quite a tough problem to find a solution for. This chicken waterer, however, did the trick. Check it out here.
5. Waterer Made From An Ordinary Milk Jug
I'm sure you got some empty milk jugs lying around. If you don't know what to do with them and you have thirsty chickens out in your coop, check out this creative idea for a homemade chicken waterer. Learn more here.
6. Autofill Bucket Waterer
Tired of carrying water to the flock every single day? Here's an ingenious chicken waterer that doesn't need you to refill it with water, since it's automatic. Yes, that's possible. Check it out here.
7. Igloo Cooler and PVC Waterer
Clean water is a basic necessity for both humans, plants, and animals--chickens included. Sometimes, ordinary waterers cannot guarantee the potability of the water for your chickens. This homemade waterer, however, fixed this dilemma. How? Check it out here.
8. Summer/winter Chicken Waterer
Different seasons necessitate different ways to provide your chickens' basic needs. With this waterer, though, you don't have to worry if it's winter, spring, summer, or fall--this waterer will still do its job regardless of the season. Check it out here.
9. Automatic Waterer: Toilet Valve
If you have other pets aside from chickens, this waterer would work best for you. It is also automatically refilled, so you don't have to carry loads of water to replenish its supply. Check it out here.
10. Fang Dangled Automatic Chicken Waterer
Are you looking for an intricately-made DIY chicken waterer that's well-constructed but affordable as well? We got you. Check out this neatly-made chicken waterer that could inspire you to make your own for your flock. See it here.
These are 10 of the best homemade waterers in the Feeder and Waterers section of the Learning Center. Which one is your favorite and why? Let us know in the comments!
If you liked this list, check our some of the other great lists we have here: BYC Top Lists!
But buying a commercial waterer may not get you the best bang for your buck. Besides, not all waterers are made equal and since you know your chickens better, you can make an easy and effective chicken waterer that won't break the bank. Here are some ideas:
1. Supremo Waterer
This is a very simple watering system that makes the urban chicken farmer's life a lot simpler. You'll need three watering nipples from Farm Tek, a five-gallon bucket, 8 to 10 feet of 3/4 inch PVC pipe, two elbows, a cap, and a coupler, and away you go. Check out this waterer here.
2. Laundry Bucket Waterer
Who would have thought that a laundry bucket could serve a more effective purpose? It's durable enough to last a long time, and because of the lid, the water stays clean. Check out this ingenuity here.
3. PVC Gravity Waterer
Sure it sounds like a futuristic waterer, but it's really simple to make and is just as cool as a futuristic chicken waterer. Check it out here.
4. Automatic Chicken Waterer
Algae build-up, which is common in many chicken waterers, is quite a tough problem to find a solution for. This chicken waterer, however, did the trick. Check it out here.
5. Waterer Made From An Ordinary Milk Jug
I'm sure you got some empty milk jugs lying around. If you don't know what to do with them and you have thirsty chickens out in your coop, check out this creative idea for a homemade chicken waterer. Learn more here.
6. Autofill Bucket Waterer
Tired of carrying water to the flock every single day? Here's an ingenious chicken waterer that doesn't need you to refill it with water, since it's automatic. Yes, that's possible. Check it out here.
7. Igloo Cooler and PVC Waterer
Clean water is a basic necessity for both humans, plants, and animals--chickens included. Sometimes, ordinary waterers cannot guarantee the potability of the water for your chickens. This homemade waterer, however, fixed this dilemma. How? Check it out here.
8. Summer/winter Chicken Waterer
Different seasons necessitate different ways to provide your chickens' basic needs. With this waterer, though, you don't have to worry if it's winter, spring, summer, or fall--this waterer will still do its job regardless of the season. Check it out here.
9. Automatic Waterer: Toilet Valve
If you have other pets aside from chickens, this waterer would work best for you. It is also automatically refilled, so you don't have to carry loads of water to replenish its supply. Check it out here.
10. Fang Dangled Automatic Chicken Waterer
Are you looking for an intricately-made DIY chicken waterer that's well-constructed but affordable as well? We got you. Check out this neatly-made chicken waterer that could inspire you to make your own for your flock. See it here.
These are 10 of the best homemade waterers in the Feeder and Waterers section of the Learning Center. Which one is your favorite and why? Let us know in the comments!
If you liked this list, check our some of the other great lists we have here: BYC Top Lists!
