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we did this as a a lab experiment in high school and I've observed this in my freezer with ice cube trays. I'm talking about freezing solid, not just on top. Your kiddie pool is not freezing solid in half an hour or even in 3 hours.The denser colder water will sink, leaving the warmer water on the surface to freeze. So if you want to prevent _surface_ freezing using the least amount of energy you are better off with a pump to keep the water mixed than a heater, at least around here where we don't have extended single digit temps.Hot water actually doesn't freeze faster then cold water. It has to cool to the freezing temperature before it can freeze. It takes twice as long. If i do cold water then it freezes within a half hour, if i do hot they have water for 3 hours before i have to go change it out. i'd rather only have to go outside every 3 hours instead of every half hour.
So you're saying anything but redSilkie chick!!! Hen is either white, black, or Partridge. Roo is either Partridge or Splash
How is everyones flocks holding up in this weather? Mine is doing okay, i keep giving them warm water throughout the day to help warm their bodies. They are eating a lot of food. I did some sugary candies in the yard which attracted lots of ants for them to eat
Anyone here have ideas to keep the ducks pond thawed? It's a kiddy pool. using a fish tank heater would melt it and is honestly dangerous (glass and ducks bad), I don't know what to do with it. It's solid ice. Right now they have a large dog dish i keep knocking the ice out of to refill with warm water it's deep enough (for a few minutes anyway) for them to dip their heads in.
Eh... deletedwe did this as a a lab experiment in high school and I've observed this in my freezer with ice cube trays. I'm talking about freezing solid, not just on top. Your kiddie pool is not freezing solid in half an hour or even in 3 hours.The denser colder water will sink, leaving the warmer water on the surface to freeze. So if you want to prevent _surface_ freezing using the least amount of energy you are better off with a pump to keep the water mixed than a heater, at least around here where we don't have extended single digit temps.
How is everyones flocks holding up in this weather? Mine is doing okay, i keep giving them warm water throughout the day to help warm their bodies. They are eating a lot of food. I did some sugary candies in the yard which attracted lots of ants for them to eat
Anyone here have ideas to keep the ducks pond thawed? It's a kiddy pool. using a fish tank heater would melt it and is honestly dangerous (glass and ducks bad), I don't know what to do with it. It's solid ice. Right now they have a large dog dish i keep knocking the ice out of to refill with warm water it's deep enough (for a few minutes anyway) for them to dip their heads in.
Actually, if you scroll back I said hot water freezes faster. Maybe you intended to quote someone else?I understand that it doesnt make sense... but alas you are mostly incorrect in your statement. Hot water in most cases does in fact freeze faster then cold water. It doesnt seem like that would be the case energy wise but they go over this very topic alot in physics classes from high school even on into universities. Here is just one link, though you can Bing the question and find thousands of tests, studies and articles on the matter.
Nope just wasnt reading it right.. I retract my previous statement. My appologies!Actually, if you scroll back I said hot water freezes faster. Maybe you intended to quote someone else?