Is there a way to de-ice water in the plastic waterers?

[kathyinmo]

Post # 938
I have some of those 1 gallon plastic waterers that screw on. Can I use these in the winter? Meaning, can I use a heater with them, or is that only for the galvanized cans?

 

[BorderKelpie]

Are you going to be using a heat lamp in the coop? If you are, could you place the waterers under or near by so that maybe they won't freeze?

 

[kathyinmo]

Post # 940
Well, I don't plan to use heat, but I guess I could. I have read somewhere that it costs $30 a month to run a heat lamp. That is just way too much, IMO. I would prefer a cheaper alternative.

 

[HappySlappyFarm]

OMGOSH! $30 a month??? I have two running.

 

[kathyinmo]

Post # 941
I'm not for sure, but I think it was Pat that said that (Patandchickens). It sure made me stop and think! Honestly, my electric bill has really went up the past couple months, and I too am using a couple. YIKES ! Gonna have to come up with a quick solar heat method at this rate!

 

[jerseygirl1]

I just thought of this......ever see those snugglesafes?? here they are on Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Pet-Supply-Imports-SnuggleSafe-Heatpad/dp/B00008AJH9

I use these for the feral cats, heat in the microwave at night and they stay warm, I wonder if I can heat it and put it underneath the plastic waterer?? I am going to try tonight
The only drawback would be after so many uses, a few years, they don't heat up as hot

 

[spartacus_63]

$30 a month is a dollar a day and well worth the investment to have liquid water!