Hello from Idaho

[cstep56]

I am back with raising chickens. Raised them for years in So Cal 20 some years ago. We are building a nice insulated coop. Need advise on keeping water from freezing in winter. Looking forward to this forum. Thanks

 

[cajun1]

Welcome from the Twin Falls area ...

 

[ChickiesInUtah]

Hello & welcome from Utah!

Where are you in Idaho? I was just in Twin Falls (hi cajun1!) this past weekend.

We went to D & B supply on Saturday to look for waterers. We also will need a source of heat to prevent our water from freezing. We didn't see any water heaters in their chicken area so we're going to look around elsewhere for ideas. I know they make them, I just don't know what they look like or where to get one.

If you find one you like send me a PM! I'll do the same.

 

[chickenpooplady]

from Highland County Ohio!!! In the winter you can fill up the waters with warm water instead of cold so that it does not freeze so easy.

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us.

 

[Kevin565]

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

Warm water doesn't last long in our truly frigid winter climate. I have a metal platform water heater that is worth every cent I paid for it.

 

[sumi]

Hello and

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and from Ohio. So glad you joined. I have three metal platform heaters and wouldn't do without them.

 

[Fierlin1182]

Hello and

You should put your waterer onto a heater. I've always heard that works well!
Doen here it's more of a problem of trying to keep the water cool in summer.

Don't hesitate to ask any questions you might have, and enjoy the site.