winter watering

  1. B

    Heated water hose(s) question

    Does anyone else use heated hoses for their flock? If so, I have a question or two. Mainly, all of the instructions say not to use extension cords, but there are no plugs available to avoid their use. Do I need a certain gauge wire to keep the hoses from losing power? Also, everything I’ve...
  2. C

    Winter water supply

    Question, is it safe and effective to add a little molasses to the water to keep in from freezing? We’re in SW Colorado at 7000 feet with six chickens, it can get very cold at night.
  3. 3bird

    Water Line Questions

    We're running a water line from the house to the duckhouse. It's around 160' and not a straight line. We're in Maine, where the water line must be at 4'. We plan to put 1" rigid foam over the water line to add protection. The plan is to feed two frost proof hydrants--one at a garden and one at...
    • 3bird
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    • frost proof hydrant pex pipe water advice winter water winter watering
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    • Forum: DIY / Self Sufficiency
  4. 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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