DIY Thread - Let's see your "Inventions".

[LittleBits]

Quote: That sounds like a great idea!
Yes, it does! Will a cork keep it fairly air-tight so the water doesn't come out over the pan?

I just made this w/ a 5-gallon bucket and the lid is SO hard to get off and on. With a cork, you could fill it w/ a hose and leave the lid on all the time.

Thanks for a great idea! Would have used the soap bucket but we have no laundries around here!

 

[LittleBits]

Here are my pictures of chickies' new waterer. Thanks to BYC and its members!


They drink A LOT of water!!

 

[smccuen]

Duck House and Barley Balls - ready to float tomorrow

 

[Mrs. Fluffy Puffy]

Duck House and Barley Balls - ready to float tomorrow

Love it!

~ Aspen

 

[Highcotton]

It doesn't matter if the pan is rubber or metal. I have only tried the metal pan. The are not connected. I think it makes it easier to clean the pan and the jug. I have a feeder with an identical pan and a five gallon bucket sitting in it. They are attached and I like that better that way. I drilled 8 one inch holes at the bottom of the bucket. I drilled a quarter inch hole in the center of both and inserted a carriage bolt with a flat washer, a lock washer and a nut. Doing that on the waterer would create a leaking problem.

 

[perchie.girl]

Quote: I agree.... I use rubber tubs too Galvanized doesnt last long with my hard water and blazing sun. For What its worth Vinegar is an acid and will corrode metal.... I think someone asked about that....?

Also the reason people use vinegar is an dietary supplement. The apple Cider Vinegar with the mother still in it... (Cloudy) is very beneficial to people and critters.

deb

 

[LittleBits]

It doesn't matter if the pan is rubber or metal. I have only tried the metal pan. The are not connected. I think it makes it easier to clean the pan and the jug. I have a feeder with an identical pan and a five gallon bucket sitting in it. They are attached and I like that better that way. I drilled 8 one inch holes at the bottom of the bucket. I drilled a quarter inch hole in the center of both and inserted a carriage bolt with a flat washer, a lock washer and a nut. Doing that on the waterer would create a leaking problem.

Thank you so much! I may try this for a cheap feeder, too. Does the feed ever collect any moisture and cause clumping?

Quote: I agree.... I use rubber tubs too Galvanized doesnt last long with my hard water and blazing sun. For What its worth Vinegar is an acid and will corrode metal.... I think someone asked about that....?

Also the reason people use vinegar is an dietary supplement. The apple Cider Vinegar with the mother still in it... (Cloudy) is very beneficial to people and critters.

deb
Thank you both for the information. How much vinegar do you use with 4-5 gallons of water at a time? What does it do for them?

 

[loveourbirds]

vinegar can have a lot of good effects on your chickens. the raw, apple cider vinegar with mother is all you should use; no white or pasturized. if your interested in organic healing, and feeding; i recommend looking for threads from "beekissed" this is one of my favorite, although i don't think i have ever posted. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...-horrors-anyone-want-to-follow-their-progress

 

[ash10383]

Quote:
the ratio is 1 Tablespoon for 1 gallon of water

 

[LittleBits]

Quote: Thank you! I just refilled it about an hour ago, so I'll wait until next time. The lid is SO hard to get off. Thinking about finding a cork as was suggested in a previous post.