I use 5 gallon buckets with screw on lids that i drill holes in for the red nipple wateres. I originally decided to use clear buckets so that it is easy to see the water level at a glance and I always know when it's time to refill. However, the buckets tend to grow algae annoyingly quickly since the water is exposed to some sunlight.
So it's a pain to clean the buckets every couple of months, but on the other hand, if I switch to opaque buckets, I'll have to go in the coop/run and open the tops in order to see the water level.
What do you guys think? Does anyone have a low maintenance watering method that both prevents algae and lets you know at a glance when it's time to add water?
Thanks in advance for any bright ideas!
So it's a pain to clean the buckets every couple of months, but on the other hand, if I switch to opaque buckets, I'll have to go in the coop/run and open the tops in order to see the water level.
What do you guys think? Does anyone have a low maintenance watering method that both prevents algae and lets you know at a glance when it's time to add water?
Thanks in advance for any bright ideas!