- Jun 28, 2009
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My chickens have really been slacking this spring. If it's not a molt it's broodiness. Ach. So I decided to build a water fountain for them just outside their run for a zen-like experience hoping the soothing sounds of the water will help them to relax. Next I plan on piping in some Enya or Yanni music and lighting some aromatherapy candles.
Anyway, the resin chicken statue I got at Walmart for $7.00 and the pump I got at a garden center for $12.00. After intubating the chicken statue I buried a cat litter bucket to within an 1 1/2" of the top, put the pump in the bottom, connected the hose to the statue, placed a filtration matt and metal grate on some bricks in the bucket and filled 'er up with water. Lastly I attempted to artfully arrange some rocks around the bucket to hide the rim. Just hope the mosquitoes don't find the fountain.....