That makes sense. I will do that. I actually already have a float valve that is on my current 5gal. waterer I made.
Good idea on making the partition moveable. Thanks for your advice
Only reason I was going to put the nipples in a pvc was so during the warmer months I could just hook it to the hose and not worry about having to fill the barrel.
That's about all I could come up with for the ducks also. Might be my only option. I could separate them for the winter as I still...
Currently have 22 chickens and 7 ducks all together. This will be the first winter with ducks and this many chickens (only had 4 chickens last year). Im in michigan so this winter we'll have many days below freezing. Im wanting to find a way to keep a decent amount of water thawed. Would be nice...
