The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!

[armorfirelady]

As far as winter preps... Other than dropping deicers into waterers and then plugging them into thermocubes I don't really do anything else.
LOVE my thermocubes... best invention ever.
My winter coops have screen doors with a wooden slat door also, so when it's supposed to get much below 25 on any given night I just shut the big door at dusk.

I love my thermo cubes also.

 

[Leahs Mom]

ML - that's a GREAT idea. I'm going to try a variation of that. Thanks for the inspiration. I'll post photos once I have it in working order.

I also use a thermocube.

I'm going to try several new things this winter and you guys are all giving me good inspiration. Thanks!

 

[delisha]

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These are so darn cute!!!

ML - that's a GREAT idea. I'm going to try a variation of that. Thanks for the inspiration. I'll post photos once I have it in working order.

I also use a thermocube.

I'm going to try several new things this winter and you guys are all giving me good inspiration. Thanks!

Lets talk about thermo cubes
what are they used for?
why do you use them?
where did you get them?

 

[Leahs Mom]

You plug them into your outlet, then plug your item into it.

Electricity comes on at 35 degrees; shuts off at 45 degrees. That way, whatever appliance you want to use that doesn't already have a thermostat can be off when it's not needed and come on when it is. Saves electricity

Can get them at the hardware, Lowes, Menards, Farm store.

http://www.amazon.com/ThermoCube-Po...TF8&qid=1379767996&sr=1-3&keywords=thermocube

 

[Leahs Mom]

PS: The price you see at that link is inflated. Just posted it so y'all could see the product. Usually around $13 or less at the local stores. (At least last year )

 

[Sally8]

Here's what I got & did:



The first part is smooth and then the screw threads start. I had thought I could just unscrew it a little, but the fit is so tight, water only trickles out unless you pull the plug completely.

Drilled a hole with a 3/8" bit at the height you want your water to stop at. The drain plug is a VERY tight fit. I have to force it in to the screw threads and then when I screw it tight it keeps the water in well enough to get out of the house and to the water pan.



With the top on tight, when you unscrew the drain plug the water will fill to the top of the drain hole and more comes out as they drink. I will drill the hole on the "back" side on my next one, so when it's nearly empty and I carry it inside by the handle, any water left will not pour out on my toes. (As this one does!) This is a rubber pan from TSC. I think I can knock out the ice, put in the warm water jug and the girls will learn to drink early in the morning.

That's a great idea!

 

[armorfirelady]

I use the easy heat

Same theory. I can get them at Home Depot or Lowes. Lowes is showing it for $16.95

 

[Sally8]

I use the easy heat

Same theory. I can get them at Home Depot or Lowes. Lowes is showing it for $16.95

What is this? I know it was discussed before but the last few months continue to be a blur.

 

[armorfirelady]

Quote: x2 I need to add this to my to do list. This would work great for just watering on normal days. I have 6 gallon jugs and instead of hauling them back & forth I would only have to take one full bottle out & bring enpty back in. Its ingenius

 

[MumsyII]

I use these in my barn. The water never froze inside last year after I set them up. I need to get a few more for the new chick house we are building. It will have occupants all winter. They cost around $14 locally. Good investment for my needs.