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There are a variety of auto waterer systems on the market, you just have to be careful whether you're buying one meant to run off low pressure (e.g. gravity fed) or high pressure (e.g. what your hose will supply unless you add a regulator valve).
However, before you get too excited, realize that pretty much all auto waterer systems consist of a tradeoff between constant regular maintenance (refilling and frequent cleaning) versus occasional giant flood emergency management. Eventually something sticks 'on', or breaks, or leaks, and you have aquatic chickens. As long as your coop will withstand this sort of abuse and you don't mind the occasional surprise factor (it is best to have spare parts already on hand, and a couple bales of shavings to soak up the mess!), auto waterers can be a good thing, just make sure you know what you're getting into
Have fun,
Pat
There are a variety of auto waterer systems on the market, you just have to be careful whether you're buying one meant to run off low pressure (e.g. gravity fed) or high pressure (e.g. what your hose will supply unless you add a regulator valve).
However, before you get too excited, realize that pretty much all auto waterer systems consist of a tradeoff between constant regular maintenance (refilling and frequent cleaning) versus occasional giant flood emergency management. Eventually something sticks 'on', or breaks, or leaks, and you have aquatic chickens. As long as your coop will withstand this sort of abuse and you don't mind the occasional surprise factor (it is best to have spare parts already on hand, and a couple bales of shavings to soak up the mess!), auto waterers can be a good thing, just make sure you know what you're getting into
Have fun,
Pat