We built an automated waterer! Pic & Video

[ChitownChick]

My husband built this automated watering system using PVC, chicken cups, and a toilet bowl valve. It's connected to our hose.

We are brainstorming how to add a heating element for winterizing; the length of the hose between the spigot and chicken run is the challenge. For now, we use the standard fountain with heated base in winter.

Let me know if anyone is interested in a more detailed how-to! Hope this is helpful.

 

[Pater est Pullis]

My girls are on day 2, with the cups, and still haven't figured out the poppets, I show them, starting to get concerned.

 

[ChitownChick]

My girls are on day 2, with the cups, and still haven't figured out the poppets, I show them, starting to get concerned.

try pre-filling the cups a bit yourself, and then as they drink the water at the bottom, they will hit it and release more water. Eventually they figure it out...

 

[ChitownChick]

My girls are on day 2, with the cups, and still haven't figured out the poppets, I show them, starting to get concerned.

also, do you have the necessary pressure to fill the cups? if not, light pecking to the poppets won't be enough for water to flow

 

[Pater est Pullis]

also, do you have the necessary pressure to fill the cups? if not, light pecking to the poppets won't be enough for water to flow

Will 3 gallons in a 5 gallon bucket, provide enough pressure?