Wouldn't they have the same problem with freezing right where the water comes out? What makes it a different situation? Maybe the drop of water left over doesn't hang around long enough to freeze or something?
Thanks!
I'm familiar with them, thanks! I have a heated strip (heat tape whatever) running the length of the pipe. It stays liquid in the pipe, it's just the part that the chickens peck that getting froze up.
Thanks for the help!
This is good stuff! I already have an extension cord down there so it's not that big a deal. Hadn't thought about that. And you're right, it's fine during the day. Thanks!!
Any other ideas?
I thought I had a pretty good system set up for water in the winter. However, the last couple nights have hit the lower teens and I'm concerned and could use some help.
I have an aquarium heater in the water container and I'm using heat tape for the length of the pvc pipes. I have the...
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LOL! Definitely a teacher :-)
Mealworms are not hard to raise just pretty time consuming if you want enough to feed chickens. Easier just to buy them! ;-)
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Good point.
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