Water problems

[angelaweir]

I have only had my 3 girls for a month now but am having to change their water 3-4 times a day. They have a 1ltr hopper outside and a 3 ltr inside. Every time I check them they are filled with sand/ sawdust or poo and the water dots coming out! I've moved them about but not sure what to do now. Ice heard buckets get just a dirty or knocked over. Any suggestions please?

 

[Basskids08]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Have you tried putting them up on cinder blocks or something like that? Here's a great thread with lots of ideas to help with just this issue! https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/12/feeding-watering-your-flock. Good luck with everything.

 

[drumstick diva]

There are also "nipple watering devices," where the chicken learns to nudge the nipple to get water - this eliminates litter & dirt and poo, etc. getting into the water. I'm told the chickens usually learn pretty quickly how to use it.

 

[angelaweir]

Thankyou for the info will research those and see what they like the best. Thankyou!

 

[liz9910]

Welcome to BYC! I put mine on patio pavers but they still get shavings in there...best of luck to you!

 

[TwoCrows]

Welcome to BYC!

Yes, you need to elevate your waterers off the ground. I put mine up on an over turned tub or cinder blocks. Keeps the crud out of the water.

Good luck with your birds and welcome to our flock!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! X5, elevating the regular waterers helps, the Coops section also has a bunch of waterers people have made https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/homemade-chicken-feeder-waterer-designs-pictures

 

[gander007]