I live in the northeastern part of Florida. The temperatures have dropped into the 30's to 50's at night. I do not have a coop that is winterized. Usually our temperatures are above 70 degrees.
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A pump can super cool the water(IIRC from my ponding days)Plenty cold enough for water to freeze and remain frozen. I wish had some pictures of the backyard fountain to post from winters past. Even with a 650 gph pump it was frozen solid.
Yes, I do heat it when required using the same base the OP asked about. Sorry if that wasn't clear in my earlier post.A pump can super cool the water(IIRC from my ponding days)
So do you heat that waterer of yours..or...just hope?
Likely I just missed that part.Yes, I do heat it when required using the same base the OP asked about. Sorry if that wasn't clear in my earlier post.
@Kikiriki You might want to try the system blackdog043, and I use. Has gotten down into the -20s F and has never frozen. What you need is a water container. I use a plastic tote with lid, and blackdog042 uses a plastic barrel. We both use horizontal nipples and a 250 watt stock tank deicer that is rated for use in plastic. The deicer has a built in thermostat so it turns on at 35 degrees and off again at 40 or 45 which makes it pretty efficient and safe. Harder to start a fire when the heating element is under water. Some of the benefits are that the water stays thawed, the water stays clean, and with mine the 11 gallon tote holds enough water to last 12 chickens for a week so less filling. As for costs, my tote was about $7, the horizontal nipples about $10, and the stock tank deicer about $40. The stock tank deicer is a good deal as mine is now on its 5th year of use.
Hey Lady! Put a hat on it!I currently have one of these base style water heaters that kicks on when its below 35. It is inside the coop and works well. I have a 5 and 6 gallon double walled water container like the one below. They were outside but are now freezing too fast. The heater states on it that it is for indoor use only..... is anyone using these outside?? If so, did you build some type of small structure around it to keep debris off?
The trouble I am having in the coop is that the water container gets FILTHY! I am also noticing much higher moisture within the coop to the extent that I added an additional vent. Lastly, aside from the waterer getting dirty the water makes its way into the bedding and just... I don't want it inside anymore! On a cold day, sure I will throw some water in there, but I want it outside.
So.... long story short I guess.... does anyone use this type of base heater outside with success?
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It can take time.I need to spend more time getting my girls to use HN.
I like them to see me bringing in the water. There are 2 5 gallon fonts, when one is low or dry I refill them both. They know I am the chicken king.I need to spend more time getting my girls to use HN.