how to keep your water jugs from freezing

[pedro24]

hello my name is Pedro and were i live its almost winter
and i need to keep our water jugs from freezing because
the chickens need the water because thats all they do until
they fall asleep and then a thin layer of ice forms and then
they wont eat or drink. if i don't get the ice off before winter
come the chicken and duck want be able to drink. so what can
i do.

thanks.
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the coop includes silver laced 2 hen, 1 rooster
11 ducks 5 males, 6 females
white rock bantams 2 hen, 1 rooster
faverolls 2hens, 1 rooster

 

[cw]

heated base is bout the only way to go
most poultry supplie store would have them

 

[lalaland]

feed stores and pets stores have heated waterers - depending on how many chickens you have, you can use those - put the bowls up on cement blocks or something to keep the water up high - chest height for the chickens. keeps it cleaner that way.

You can also bring them fresh water every morning and afternoon -
Some people make homemade water heaters out of cookie tins - search for "cookie tin heater" and you'll find instructions
Some people can keep the water from freezing just with a heat lamp - depends on where you live, I guess