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

[coffeekittie]

coffeekittie: Thank you! I think I may try to put those sides on this week! About the front - should I make the top longer or put a shield on? Am going to work on some poop boards in the coop today!

It depends on your weather patterns. Here, the rain can blow in from any direction, so both in my case. Maybe where you live, either a longer top or just partially enclose the front. Whatever can keep the feed dry is good, so go with what you think will be a little overkill for your weather.

 

[Highcotton]

I have seen a lot of discussion about waterers. I made a five gallon waterer using a five gallon container (jug) from a laundry at an assisted living facility and a metal feeder pan that I bought from Tractor Supply for $2.99. The container makes a good waterer because it has a sealed cap about the size of a mason jar on top and it seals. I washed the jug out very well and drilled a 1/2 inch hole in the bottom at the level I wanted the water. About half way up the pan is a good level. I just set the container in the pan. The jug has a handle on top to carry it by. I considered putting the hole near the top. That would make it easier to carry but the container was not as stable. This container makes an excellent waterer because it seals easier and better than a 5 gallon bucket. When I want the pan to fill quickly I loosen the cap until the water reaches the level I want. I have a picture but I am not allowed to post photos for some reason.

 

[coffeekittie]

I have seen a lot of discussion about waterers. I made a five gallon waterer using a five gallon container (jug) from a laundry at an assisted living facility and a metal feeder pan that I bought from Tractor Supply for $2.99. The container makes a good waterer because it has a sealed cap about the size of a mason jar on top and it seals. I washed the jug out very well and drilled a 1/2 inch hole in the bottom at the level I wanted the water. About half way up the pan is a good level. I just set the container in the pan. The jug has a handle on top to carry it by. I considered putting the hole near the top. That would make it easier to carry but the container was not as stable. This container makes an excellent waterer because it seals easier and better than a 5 gallon bucket. When I want the pan to fill quickly I loosen the cap until the water reaches the level I want. I have a picture but I am not allowed to post photos for some reason.

Keep trying to post the pictures, because that sounds like a great waterer, and I'm not alone in being more of a "visual" learner.

 

[kuntrygirl]

I have seen a lot of discussion about waterers. I made a five gallon waterer using a five gallon container (jug) from a laundry at an assisted living facility and a metal feeder pan that I bought from Tractor Supply for $2.99. The container makes a good waterer because it has a sealed cap about the size of a mason jar on top and it seals. I washed the jug out very well and drilled a 1/2 inch hole in the bottom at the level I wanted the water. About half way up the pan is a good level. I just set the container in the pan. The jug has a handle on top to carry it by. I considered putting the hole near the top. That would make it easier to carry but the container was not as stable. This container makes an excellent waterer because it seals easier and better than a 5 gallon bucket. When I want the pan to fill quickly I loosen the cap until the water reaches the level I want. I have a picture but I am not allowed to post photos for some reason.

Keep trying to post the pictures, because that sounds like a great waterer, and I'm not alone in being more of a "visual" learner.

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I would love to see that. I'm always looking for new ideas for waterers.

 

[Nevaschickens]

I make these out of feed bags.

How?!

 

[aart]

I have seen a lot of discussion about waterers. I made a five gallon waterer using a five gallon container (jug) from a laundry at an assisted living facility and a metal feeder pan that I bought from Tractor Supply for $2.99. The container makes a good waterer because it has a sealed cap about the size of a mason jar on top and it seals. I washed the jug out very well and drilled a 1/2 inch hole in the bottom at the level I wanted the water. About half way up the pan is a good level. I just set the container in the pan. The jug has a handle on top to carry it by. I considered putting the hole near the top. That would make it easier to carry but the container was not as stable. This container makes an excellent waterer because it seals easier and better than a 5 gallon bucket. When I want the pan to fill quickly I loosen the cap until the water reaches the level I want. I have a picture but I am not allowed to post photos for some reason.

You need 10 posts (I think) before you can post pics.

 

[Stumpy]

How?!

There are several tutorial s on the web. Here is one:

http://communitychickens.blogspot.com/2012/06/diy-chicken-feed-sack-tote.html#.UX62pYQo5Lg

 

[countrycakelady]

Stumpy, I LOVE those feed bag totes!!! Very nice!!

 

[Nevaschickens]

wow thank you! will have to try.

 

[LittleBits]

About the above mentioned DIY waterer: Please post pics when you can. Sounds like a great idea and cheap!! I am using a gallon-size ice-cream pail and have to refill it several times a day for our flock of 16. Plus it gets DIRTY fast. I tried one of those from Tractor Supply that you hang - hung it on a Shepherd's Hook (taken away from the Hummingbirds

) but it continually hung crooked and the seal didn't work. Took it back for a refund. Cost too much anyways. Would love to have 5 gallons of water at a time! Thanks!