DIY waterer out of black barrel

[U_Stormcrow]

^^^ I'm collecting rainwater in a 275 gal tote. Overflow to a second 275 gal tote. and expecting that for the couple days it gets what passes for cold around here, I will likely have to bypass my pvc lines and get water straight trom the totes.

But North FL doesn't get much below freezing often, and it doesn't stay there long, so I don't need to take more extreme measures.

 

[preciouschick]

I very much would enjoy watching a video of your chickens untying your shoes.

I very much would enjoy watching a video of your chickens untying your shoes.

I very much would enjoy watching a video of your chickens untying your shoes.

I couldnt upload the video but heres a few shots of them untying my sneakers

 

[Galeann]

Hilarious! They are actually pulling at your shoe strings.

 

[Birdielee]

I couldnt upload the video but heres a few shots of them untying my sneakers

Oh, that's so funny! Thanks for sharing

 

[preciouschick]

Hilarious! They are actually pulling at your shoe strings.

My girls do some funny stuff.

 

[aart]

I figure the black would keep water warm if it's in a sunny area. Anyone ever do this?

Is this just to store the water or are the nipples attached to barrel?

I couldnt upload the video

Vids need to be uploaded to youtube, then linked here.

 

[preciouschick]

Is this just to store the water or are the nipples attached to barrel?


Vids need to be uploaded to youtube, then linked here.

I wanted to make a waterer out of it. No nipples. My chickens dont like the cups , but I havent tried nipples. I want to make it into a gravity feed where it goes into the ring around the bottom of the container. I might get a smaller barrel, 20 gallons. If I can find one, or just use a 5 gallon bucket. Putting some golf balls in the ring might help break up ice. We are still batting around ideas. I just need a bigger waterer.