homemade waterer question

[scooby]

the 5 gallon water.... why cant the buket be right side up with the lid on top, all the ones i see are turned upside down?

 

[TammyTX]

They can be right side up. Don't ask me why people turn 'em. Just put your finger over the hole if the water spills out faster than it fills. My water pressure is good so I don't lose much water during filling.

 

[miron28]

wow i have never seen one like this great idea

 

[xtremevermonter]

If they are right-side-up then you will need a lid.

 

[dipence71]

Mine is right side up and I just fill it outside so that when it overflows it is out in the grass then snap on the lid and wait for it to correct itself and put it back in the coop..

 

[al6517]

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Mostly because the lids do not seal well and don't last very well. By turning it upside down the preasure is greater and less chance of any problems.

AL

 

[IHeartCapnHook]

What are you using for your other piece that isn't the bucket (insert right word)?

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

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Looks like an "oil change" pan to me.

I made one with a gallon jar and a hubcap once

 

[al6517]

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it is a 4" deep galvinized feed pan, you can buy them at farm supply stores.

AL