Tray ideas for homemade waterer?

[jennifer0224]

Hi, I made a waterer from a 6 gallon bucket and a serving tray under it. The serving tray is a perfect size to hold the water, and was inexpensive, but unfortunately it is made from aluminum and it seems the aluminum is degrading and I don't think that is healthy for them to be drinking now. Anyone have any ideas of what I can use for an 18" diameter round water tray? That is not aluminum? I can't seem to find anything online

 

[Pyxis]

I have waterers made from 5 gallon buckets, and I use the Fortex dishes that Tractor Supply sells as the base. They work really well; you could check and see if they are the right size to work for your waterers.

 

[jennifer0224]

I just looked online and did find a 17" one; that might work. Cheap too; thanks!

 

[ronott1]

I make water fountains using vertical water nipples



Not mine but an example

 

[blackdog043]

A large plastic flower pot saucer. I have a 16" under my 5 gallon bucket.
Here's a 17.24 that might work for you.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Garden-Treasures-17-24-in-Black-Plastic-Plant-Saucer/50438778

 

[jennifer0224]

I went to Tractor Supply today and realized, the black rubber will probably make the water too hot in the Summer We get into the 100's here and it will be in the shade, but still. I will see if I can find a clear plastic saucer, thanks blackdog!

And thanks ronott, but I am specifically looking for the tray-under-a-bucket type of waterer.

 

[jennifer0224]

I was able to find a blue (plastic) utility/feed pan that is 17" on ebay. Hopefully it fits. Thanks everyone for your suggestions!

 

[RonP]

A large terracotta flower pot saucer is what now works well for me.