Waterer that does not spill out and wont get full of poop

[bigdog100]

I have a 3 gallon waterer that is white plastic with a red tray. It has a nice black screw top that allow you to hang it. The problem is the chickens stand on it and spill the water out till it's empty. They also get the tray very dirty, is there another waterer that you recommend?

 

[newchickiefarmer]

I'm sure more experienced people here would have better answers, but all I do is put my waterer up on a 2x4 so they can't get to it and poop in it.

 

[EllyMae]

I put mine up on a cinder block so that when they scratch and kick up dirt, it keeps a lot of the trash out of the water.

 

[WoodlandWoman]

Is it hanging or are they perching on it, while it sits on the ground?

 

[littlelemon]

Do you keep your water outside? I keep mine outside and the biggest issue I would have with that waterer is that it would quickly grow a green algea on the inside. I am sure it was because it sat out in the sun, but I would have to take it inside and scrub it every day and I hated that.

Now I just use one of those thick black rubber bowls you can get at the feed store. It is heavy enough that when it is filled up with water the birds can't tip it (even if they step on the sides), and the sides are high enough that the water does not get dirty.

 

[EliteTempleton]

They say apple cider vinegar stops the algae growth(1 Tablespoon per gallon). I've got a galvanized water and have not had any trouble with algae.

I also put mine up on a couple of bricks. Does a pretty good job. Still have to spray it out every other day to get some dirt out, but even at day two its not terribly awful.

 

[ChickenToes]

I put mine up on a cinder block and they still flew up and pooped all over it. About 2 months ago I took a small piece of wood, tied it to a string and hung it right over the waterer, and they haven't perched on it since. They don't like flying into that chunk of wood.

 

[Pullet Pimp]

I had the same problem. Sounds like you hang yours and they perch on the red base tipping it so the water pours out, right? And jump on top where the black handle is and poop in it?

I put mine on blocks so it won't tip if they try to jump on the red base. I also glued a large automotive funnel to the top of it to stop them from perching on top and pooping in the water. A couple have tried and just slide off to the ground.

I put another funnel on my 30 lb. galvanized feeder also. I found the perfect size galvanized funnel at TSC that was the exact size of the feeder and makes a great lid. Holds everything tight and it also keeps stuff from getting in the feed in the open top.

 

[Poulets De Cajun]

I mentioned this the other day. Most poultry supply places will have automatic waterers. The one that I like specifically is the small individual cups that allow fresh water to flow when the bird pushes on the cup with their beak. It ensures fresh water with every drink, and the small individual cups keep a lot of trash and dirt out by their shear size.

The cups are connected with 1/4 inch tubing to a resevoir (usually a 5 gallon bucket with a cover).

 

[wyliefarms]

We just use a gallon ice cream pail. it is easier for the kids to do chores this way.

Works great in the winter, we rotate several so the chickens have fresh water when it is freezing out.

We tuck it in a corner and it rarely gets tipped over.