The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!

are the metal feeders safe for ff? the only feeders i could find for chicks that was small enough for two was a metal one
I remember this being discussed in the GB thread. I would imagine if the FF wasn't sitting in it for long periods. If they are cleaing it up in a reasonble amount of time, I wouldn't think so, but perhaps sitting around it may comprimise the metal. I imagine not as bad as it mixed with water, but still some chance. Anyone thoughts?
 
My husband and I like to rummage around old antique stores and second hand places when we are on road trips too. I'm always looking for old kitchen or farm tools that still have use.
I had forgotton about these old glass waterers until today thinking about that old barn from my childhood.


Closer inspection of these reveals interesting details.

On the bottom piece is stamped into the glass: Anderson Box Co
INDPLS IND
NO. 540
For No. 1541 AND No. 1342
Patt. Applied For




I'm thinking one of those glass gallon pickle jars would work with the base. I'll test it out tomorrow.
Wow, let us know Mumsy.. I would use that for sure!
 
Quote: My DH seems to drop something or break something every time he helps with chores. I have a three gallon water, and he is so sweet, he collects it for me every other day to wash and clean it. He think the waters need a good soda wash and bleach and is afraid I can't do a big jug. its cute. I do not bleach my water containers every fill and it worries him. He usually drops it at least once a year.
 
Oh, if I had a dollar for every time DD drops the rabbit waterers and breaks them, I might be able to afford aoxa's camera!

jk, but she has broken at least 10 of them! urrgggg... then I love when my friends say... let her do it! agg,, they wonder why I do it myself!

she is a sweetie though...


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I was thinking about when I was a kid and living next door to a commercial egg and replacement pullet barn and the things I saw. A lot of the equipment would not be of much use now because it's outdated, antiquated, or downright dangerous. All that and besides, most of us are not wanting to base our small operations like that of a big commercial operation. Twenty five years ago my mom and dad gave me two old glass waterers that were found on a shelf in that old barn. Covered in cobwebs and dust. I don't use them any longer because they are very old and I don't want to risk them breaking or chipping. The tops hold nearly a gallon and the bottoms are very thick and heavy. The bottom just rests on the top and you flip them. No screwing them together. Very nice heavy glass. I may use them again someday. Do any here use antiquated farm equipment to raise chickens naturally? Got pictures?
:love these
 
Me too, just wish I could afford it
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Yes, $35 for a chicken waterer is not going along with "let's keep the costs down" agreement...
 

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