WOW! a shower for my chickens and an auto waterer in ONE HOUR

[maf2008]

The heat is un-bearable in Texas......

Here is my latest ideas and I can't wait to try it! I will stretch a "soaker hose" out to the run and tack or drape it between two stakes/poles/cinder blocks

then put a "water timer" go turn its self on and off every 30 minutes for about 5 minutes for a quick shower!

Under the shower I am placing "extra unwanted tiles" on the dirt in the run under the shower so the chickens can cool themselves on the tile between the showers.

The drainage/dripping water will collect in a "gutter" at the bottom for an automatic water system. (This shower part can be turned off in winter time)

Let me know if anyone else will try this and post pictures or any improvements on this idea. (I can't upload photos....

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If anyone else does this let me know!!!!

 

[PunkinPeep]

what a great idea! if i were a chicken, i know i would LOVE it!

and yes, the heat is getting ridiculous!

 

[maf2008]

I think this will work for the hens and keep me from having to wash the waters and alge every day. I can just "rinse" the gutter if I see any buildup. Are there any other ideas for automatic waterers?????

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