Waterer & Feeder that takes up Little Floor Space in Coop

[Monk]

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How big are the holes ? It looks like they could be a little smaller ???
WAD

I made the holes 2-1/8". Remember not to glue this pipe to the filler tubes so it can be rotated or replaced with other sizes and configurations.

 

[MaggieRae]

Oh, these waterers are so cool!

 

[cmjust0]

How often do you guys have to replace the water in these large-volume drinkers?

I've got 28 rir chicks (8 weeks) and, not only do they demolish nearly one gallon per day, they also get it pretty nasty.. They have a tendency to go eat a bunch of starter, get starter all over their beaks, then dip their beaks and deposit the starter into the drinker..

 

[hyperslug]

I find I have to rinse the water every day or every other day which is why I am trying the system that Trylin mention on page 2 of this thread. I went with the Aqua Miser route but it was way over priced as suggested and you can make one much cheaper. I have not removed my old waterer just yet because I have not had time to observe if all the chickens have figured it out and it is close to 100 degrees today.

Jeff

 

[CoyoteMagic]

Just wondering: If I use a 4inch main section of pipe bring it down to a 2 inch reducer then add the elbows will it work? Looking for something to hold more water than a 2inch pipe

 

[basketmom]

My husband made me a feeder that hangs on the wall, he is not a carpenter in no way and he said it was easy. Here is what we did.

 

[chicken cooper]

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I would like to make one but unsure where to buy nozzle. Do the chickens heve a hard time figuring out this type of waterer?

 

[tdgill]

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aww thats a good chicken dad!

 

[tdgill]

my feeders are gallon milk jugs with a hole cut on two sides. I have a sturdy wire pushed thru the top of the handle and turned downwards for a hanger. I hang them in the coop on two levels. The hens like to eat up on the roost at times. Away from the sneaky roo manuevers on the floor. lol. I have at least four of them made. i can carry them outside and hang them on the lattice work, or fencing or just set them on the ground. i know I know, but darn handy and cheap. I love recycling. And duck tape and bungee cords.

 

[chickachicka]

I use these type in my small coop. I only have 4 hens so it lasts awhile too. I love it cause it stays clean....it does freeze but I can't have it all!

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