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I'm thinking about making a multi chicken waterer using PVC pipe.Does anyone know if it's possible to keep these from freezing in winter?

I have a 16 week old BLRW.She is sitting on the roost in their house,kinda squatted with her tail down.I was checking her,and she didn't move away but but my finger.She isn't lethargic,but didn't come out to eat the treats I took them.Could she be getting ready to lay?

Thank you for your response.I got a box to put her in and bring her inside.I was going to pick her up and examine her belly,etc.When I went back ,she had gotten off 4 eggs! So,she was brooding.I haven't had a broody chicken before,and I'm so glad she is ok.When they went in for the night,she was...

One of my hens is in the same place as I last saw her yesterday .She has her butt up,puckering herself.There is no protrusion around the area,no poop or other discharge.I thought eggbound,but there is no sign of abnormality at the vent.Has someone had experience with something similar,and wha

Thank you both for your advice.I have RIR and an Americauna.They tolerated the cold without heat well-we had about a month of 0 to. 20s- but I also have silkies and they didn't seem to tolerate the cold as well.I turn their heat on only when the temps are supposed to drop below 30.I have gotten...

Has anyone used the flat panel radient heaters for their chickens in winter.?If you use these,can you share your experience and answer some questions? Thanks