Credit for my idea goes to Muddy Hill Farms and their cooler adapter for insulated Coolers. When I purchased them, they were $26 for 4 of them. They lasted two summers but this third summer. I decided I wanted something that would overcome the design flaws with this particular setup.
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Hey chicken lovers!
Can I place a galvanized poultry waterer on a heater base? Will it rust, break down, or otherwise contaminate my chicken's water? Are there any other concerns for using a heater with this waterer?
Thanks!
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Goal: Bring electricity to my barn via extension chords as safely as possible (which I know is not the safest, but it's what we must do for now)
Information you may need to know before I start asking my questions:
Last winter we ran 2-3 extension chords from our garage to our barn. Distance...
Hi All,
It's my first winter with my chickens and I've had a few instances already with frozen water in the mornings. I have 5 Easter Eggers, a 5 gallon metal fount waterer and electricity in the coop. I currently don't have anything but a lightbulb (for me to see at night) in the electricity...
I need to get a water heater very quickly, and it's just for water. Every night and day it is below freezing now, and other Wisconsinites will understand. So I'd preferably want one with a slimmer cord so I can stick it through the ventilation slot so it wouldn't make more areas for wind to pass...
Are you ready? I am not. Lets talk about what needs doing before winter has us all in her icy grip!
Usual BYC rules apply. Play nice or go home.
Depending on where you live, you might need
* Snow Shovel
* Bag of coarse salt
* Winter Jacket
* Snow Boots
*Oil , Gas, Wood or some way to heat...