Winter and water

[Kristencardany]

What is the best way to keep water from freezing during the winter? Best waterers that help keep water from freezing. Thank you!

 

[GC-Raptor]

I use a Galvanized waterer.
In cold weather I set it on a heated base. . If you don't have electricity, you can use a rubber bowl and dump and refill as needed. . I also hang a 43 watt Halogen bulb in a reflector to keep water from freezing. GC

 

[wamtazlady]

Many people use what I do. First you need a container. I use a tote with lid. Some use buckets; others use large jugs. Add horizontal nipples, not the vertical kind. Then put a stock tank deicer in your container. I use a 250 watt deicer that has a thermostat on it and is rated for use in plastic.

My tote holds about 11 gallons of water. That is more than enough to last a dozen chickens for over a week. I also live in Northern Montana where it is common to have temperatures in the -20s F. Been using this system for 5 years and never had it freeze.

 

[Eilsel]

I use a heated dog bowl and keep it in the run, not in the coop. I don't have to refill it too often but I only have 5 hens. It was $19 at TSC.

 

[wamtazlady]

I use a heated dog bowl and keep it in the run, not in the coop. I don't have to refill it too often but I only have 5 hens. It was $19 at TSC.

I keep a heated dog bowl just in case the stock tank deicer dies. Best to always have a back up plan if you live where it gets very cold.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

I use 2 heated dog bowls in my run. I refill them daily and they are very easy to clean!!!

 

[New2COchicks]

Is it battery?

I use a heated dog bowl and keep it in the run, not in the coop. I don't have to refill it too often but I only have 5 hens. It was $19 at TSC.

 

[Buffy Brahma Mama]

I use a shallow stainless steel steam table pan, with a Gesail bird bath deicer. The water never freezes with this method and the deicer only uses around 50W. I then throw the pans in the dishwasher to sanitize them. They do tend to get dirty with shavings/dirt though. With this method I change the water every day and sanitize the pans at least every other day, but I like to keep the water super clean.

 

[Big Doggie]

What is the best way to keep water from freezing during the winter? Best waterers that help keep water from freezing. Thank you!

This what I use. Not a large waterer but works well

 

[DuckDuckSook]

I just do the rubber bowls in their run and refill every day and sometimes 2x a day if it is really cold. I don't have electric down by the coop. Has been working okay so far but I'm in PA, which is cold, but not the coldest in terms of winters.