freezing water

  1. J

    Thoughts about freeze temp for a 5 gallon bucket inside an insulated plastic tote

    I want to know others thoughts about a freeze temp for an insulated tote I built. I installed 2 chicken nipples on a 5 gallon bucket, and placed it inside an average size plastic tote. I then sprayed foam insulation inside the tote all around the bucket. Once I fill the bucket and replace the...
  2. JDGreene

    Paver and Stepping Stone Heated Waterer. (Modified form of the cinder block and light)

    This is what I made. The pic pretty much sums up how it's made. The scale might be off a little. Instructions: 1) Put down one of the stepping stones and level it. This is important to have your waterer level when finished. 2) Stack the pavers as shown on top of the bottom stepping stone. You...
    • JDGreene
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    • cinder block electricity freezing water heated bowl heated waterer light heat water idea winter heat winter idea winter water
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Feeding & Watering Your Flock
  3. TheLittlechickens

    Winter tricks and tips

    Hi, Does anyone know ways to stop chicken drinkers from freezing as the only method I have is pouring boiling water on them, although this does not always seem effective. I know some people get heated water troughs although these are usually expensive and I fear it would only be helpful for 2...
  4. AshleyNicole06

    Found duck...

    I went for a walk around a pond today and found a small duck frozen in the water. Im not sure if it’s still alive, I threw something (not at it) to try to see if it would move. It did not. Not sure what to do.
  5. NewYorkMama

    Winter Watering for Overnights Away

    Hello! I have a small well-built coop with a window - walls aren't insulated, but roof is, and fully enclosed run with 4 Orpington chickens, about 8 months old. We're in Upstate NY - daytime weather regularly below 32F in Dec/Jan/Feb; nights obviously colder. We regularly have to leave...
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