~Winter water???

[mamaof2wi]

I am sure this has been talked about over and over. I did a search but most are for chickens. Right now I use a bucket upside down in a big metal bowl (pic below). I did buy a heated dog dish, but with 8 ducks I know they would go through it way to fast & unsure how to keep them out of it. What is the best thing you have used?

 

[Spyderk117]

You could try this. http://www.flemingoutdoors.com/3-ga....html?ref=lexity&_vs=google&_vm=productsearch

 

[Cherib603]

We are in NH where it gets crazy cold. I plan to just put out big containers of warm water twice a day, with no food or water overnight.

Easiest and cheapest.

 

[mamaof2wi]

You could try this. http://www.flemingoutdoors.com/3-ga....html?ref=lexity&_vs=google&_vm=productsearch

Thanks but they dont get the best reviews.

 

[mamaof2wi]

We are in NH where it gets crazy cold. I plan to just put out big containers of warm water twice a day, with no food or water overnight.

Easiest and cheapest.

Doesnt warm/hot water freeze faster then cold? I thought I have heard/read that b4.

 

[DuckGirl77]

Can you find a heated bowl large enough to put the bucket in?

 

[Cherib603]

Nope. It takes about 6 hrs for a 3 gal bucket of warm water to freeze, and that's if nobody is moving the water around by sticking their head in, so if you are just able to go out a couple of times a day, they'll be fine.

 

[mamaof2wi]

Can you find a heated bowl large enough to put the bucket in?

I dont think I can find one that big..but maybe I get a smaller bucket and just fill twice a day. Good thought thank you!

 

[DuckGirl77]

I dont think I can find one that big..but maybe I get a smaller bucket and just fill twice a day. Good thought thank you!

You're welcome

 

[mamaof2wi]

I was thinking about wrapping heating tape around the bottom bowl. But would that keep the water in the bucket warm enough not to freeze?