Speaking of freezing temps....any clever ideas out there for no-freeze AUTOMATIC chicken waterers? I know about those plug-in waterers that keep the water from freezing, but what about an automatic waterer that is heated (they make these for horses, so I suppose I could use one of those, but they are rather large for chickens)? I've been looking and I can't find anything....I dread the thought of changing/filling waterers all winter. I am totally addicted to my automatic waterers and want them to work all year round!
Looking forward to hearing what others do....thanks!
Jenny
On Sat, Sep 1, 2012 at 6:38 AM, Mark Greer <markagreer@embarqmail.com> wrote:
You don't use them in freezing temperatures. The water will freeze in the piping and in the valve mechanism for the cup waterer. They are a great help however, in the warmer months as you just fill a large reservoir (5 gallon buckets work great) a couple times a week and don't have the individual waterers to fill and clean daily. The cup waterers also slop much less water into the bedding, keeping it dry and able to absorb more manure for a much longer time.
Mark
As I have been looking at these, I find myself wondering: how do you keep it from freezing up in the winter?
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