Watering choices

[trainman]

I have had 2 galvanized 3 gallon waterers for about 7-8 years now and I also use the metal heater bases on them. One waterer finally rotted out and the other is starting to seep. The metal ones haven't been available around here for a while so I bought a large plastic one. Works ok except it STINKS for some reason. The chickens don't seem to mind the smell so that's good. With winter quickly approaching and temps already 39* at night I need to think about plugging in the heater bases. Will they get hot enough to melt the plastic waterers? Anyone have experience with this?

 

[Gray Farms]

I'm pretty sure the heated bases aren't to be used with plastic waters.

 

[Breakfast for dinner]

Bought my 3 gallon off Amazon. Around 40 bucks.

 

[neo71665]

I used an aquarium heater in my 5 gallon plastic bucket.

 

[trainman]

I'm not sure if the heater base gets warm enough to damage the plastic waterer.

Anyone experience the stinky water from the plastic waterer? I bought a 2 or 3 gallon one with an octagonal base.

With the covid I haven't been able to replace my metal ones.