WATER IN THE WINTER

[tamemeg]

Hi, can I please get some ideas on watering my chickens in the winter. I live in SW PA, so I figured an electric waterer would work. Any input of the best kind would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Pam

 

[ChickenToes]

You can buy a heated poultry waterer or a heated dog bowl waterer. If you have a galvanized waterer you can buy or make a heated base for it.

 

[tamemeg]

Yes, I know some of the options out there....I was wanting some feedback from people as to what are the best ones. You are the only response so far, so I guess i'm out of luck...LOL Thanks for the response

 

[Colored Egg Farmer]

I would say the poultry water heater would be best but there are one you can make if you are good at that type of thing.

 

[LynneP]

We're using a 3 gal, double-walled galvanized metal waterer and an electric heater base. If you nvest in one of these, remember to protect the cord from little beaks if it doesn't have a guard installed!

It's economical because the heater does not turn on until the pre-set thermostat activates it. Check the manufacturer instructions to see the minimum temp at which it works. Have a fireproof area on which is stands, well above bedding, too.

 

[tamemeg]

Thank you for your input, Lynnep. That is the type I will probably go with, and yes, I will keep it up on blocks or something. Thanks again, Pam

 

[whatsup chickenbutt]

lynneP how much was your watering set up? its two different items right, galvanized waterer, then a heated base?

 

[whatsup chickenbutt]

chickentoes,
as far as making your own heated base, how would you do that?

 

[melula]

I use the set up LynneP displayed but an old farmer friend sets his water up on four blocks with a small space in the middle of the blocks. In that space he has an incandescent 50 watt bulb. Supposedly the low wattage bulb decreases fire hazards.

 

[banter]

Ok, Here's a dilemma for you. How do you set up a heated waterier for geese? Mine are as sweet as pie, but they still have razor sharp teeth and they LOVE rubber and plastic! They would chew right threw any cord. I thought about running the cord through pvc or a hose. Someone out there must be brilliant! I need ideas! I hauled water all last winter to the unheated barn. It was not fun. Who needs to go to Curves! Just get poultry!