Battle of the Waterers....

[Want Less]

Wow, thanks for all of the ideas!!! The bucket idea sounds like something we might try since we have plenty of buckets with lids we could use. I hadnt even thought of using a fish tank waterer... that seems easy enough to just add when I suspect we may get freezing temps that night.

 

[AccioSarah]

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No dirt/dust/poop/shavings/bugs in the bucket/nipple waterer.

I really do love that system!

 

[chuckzoo]

I saw a very nice 1 gallon hanging waterer at TSC. It is the kind that has the saucer that locks on to the water container. It is simple and ready to use. I hang mine from a chain at the height of the chickens back. They do get a little sand in it, but that just rinses out when you replace the water daily.

 

[darkmatter]

In the summertime, I use the standard plastic and/or galvanized waterers up on blocks to reduce dirt and litter in the water trough. In the winter, I use those black rubber shallow bucket/feeder from the feed store up on blocks, I just turn them over to stomp out the ice if needed and refill. (I don't have electricity or water run to the Coop)

 

[Tofer76]

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dont use a bowl. switch to nipple waterers they are the best way ever qcsupply has them and they are easy to build

 

[Tofer76]

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WATCH THOSE FISHTANK HEATERS!!!! if water level drops too low they overheat and blow up!!! try a bird bath de icer instead much safer!!!

 

[jmagill]

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WATCH THOSE FISHTANK HEATERS!!!! if water level drops too low they overheat and blow up!!! try a bird bath de icer instead much safer!!!

There are aquarium heaters on the market that shut off when the water levels drop and they do not explode. I use three of them. Have tested them myself.