I don't think I'd go electric at all where you live. You're only going to have ice on a few mornings during the winter, and if you just break it up early you'll be fine for the rest of the day. A bigger/deeper waterer will prevent things freezing solid and make things easier for you.
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That's a great design! I have all those parts laying around the house too. Since I am mechanically handicapped, I went the online shopping route. Shucks, at minimum wage, 3 hours spent searching for those parts in my basement and shed equal the cost of my prima dona purchase from pets supply stores. I'm keeping that design in mind for another freeze-proof dish in the next coop.
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That's a great design! I have all those parts laying around the house too. Since I am mechanically handicapped, I went the online shopping route. Shucks, at minimum wage, 3 hours spent searching for those parts in my basement and shed equal the cost of my prima dona purchase from pets supply stores. I'm keeping that design in mind for another freeze-proof dish in the next coop.