I had an footstool from a living room chair that I wasn't using as a footstool. It's a metal frame with an upholstered top. It's the perfect height for the tote to sit on. The footstool raises the nipples up to where the chickens can get drinks. The nipples are about 2 inches up from the bottom of the tote. I read somewhere that the water in the very bottom of a container is a bit colder that a couple inches up. Put my nipples up that 2 inches just in case it would help keep the water from freezing. I'll try to remember to get a picture of it to post here.This is a GREAT idea! How are you holding your bin up? Horizontal nipples? I’m assuming it’s on the ground and you’ve got the nipples out the sides? I’d like to use this idea! Very clever.