Chickens seem to really like the new waterer

[Toothpick]

Just a kiddie pool with a submersible water pump to keep the water circulating. They seem to really love it during this hot weather. I kinda like it too because I'm not refilling their 5gal bucket every day! It was funny though...took them at least a whole day to get used to it and be curious enough to figure out they can drink from it.

 

[Debbie292d]

That's pretty neat! Just don't get ducks or that pristine clean pool won't look so pristine anymore.

 

[Toothpick]

That's pretty neat! Just don't get ducks or that pristine clean pool won't look so pristine anymore.

Not at all! I'd love to have some ducks but until I get a legit BIG natural spring fed pond...no way. Ducks will make a mess of any small man made water source.

I'm happier just knowing the chicks have ample water anytime they want it. It's dang hot!

 

[Anon112]

So cute! It's like a huge version of the bubble waterer I used to have for my cats inside!

Can I ask one question/add one little nitpick? Have you thought about having a stick in the pool but leaning against the side so that any insects/birds who land can escape? (Maybe the rocks in the pool are close enough to the top of the water level that they serve this function, I can't totally tell from the picture).

Now if you get a picture of the chickens using it I'd love to see that!

 

[NorthwoodsChick]

So cute! It's like a huge version of the bubble waterer I used to have for my cats inside!

Can I ask one question/add one little nitpick? Have you thought about having a stick in the pool but leaning against the side so that any insects/birds who land can escape? (Maybe the rocks in the pool are close enough to the top of the water level that they serve this function, I can't totally tell from the picture).

Now if you get a picture of the chickens using it I'd love to see that!

Great tip to point out about an escape ramp. I wouldn’t have thought of that…I was going to set up a kiddie pool for my dogs.

 

[Anon112]

Great tip to point out about an escape ramp. I wouldn’t have thought of that…I was going to set up a kiddie pool for my dogs.

When I was little my siblings and I filled up a metal round washtub to play in during the summer. One morning our mom told us that a bird had drowned in the tub, and that it was really important not to leave containers full with water that a bird can't escape.

That guilt has stuck with me all these years, and I've tried to be mindful of it as I provide little "wading pools" and other water sources for my chickens.