As I've mentioned in other threads I have 65 chickens. I've tried darned near every watering device out there and have never had much luck. It was either something the chickens would knock over, it didn't hold enough water or something they'd poop in, etc. About a month ago I saw these auto-waterers and I am in love!!!
I have it hooked up to a 55 gallon barrel and it's unbelievable how little I had to do and they have ample CLEAN water! Seriously, if you have to lug a hose (or heaven forbid, a bucket), you should check into one of these.
Nope, I'm not associated with them in any way, shape or form... just someone who is thrilled not to have to drag the hose out twice a day to empty out nasty waterers.
They can't overflow this little bowl because it's based on the weight of the water, so if one of the chickens steps on the bowl, it automatically stops any water flow. And, yep, that ONE little 6" bowl is all it takes for my 65 chickens.
Really is quite amazing. One of the best $40 I've ever spent.
http://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/automatic_water_bowls.html
I have it hooked up to a 55 gallon barrel and it's unbelievable how little I had to do and they have ample CLEAN water! Seriously, if you have to lug a hose (or heaven forbid, a bucket), you should check into one of these.
Nope, I'm not associated with them in any way, shape or form... just someone who is thrilled not to have to drag the hose out twice a day to empty out nasty waterers.
They can't overflow this little bowl because it's based on the weight of the water, so if one of the chickens steps on the bowl, it automatically stops any water flow. And, yep, that ONE little 6" bowl is all it takes for my 65 chickens.
Really is quite amazing. One of the best $40 I've ever spent.
http://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/automatic_water_bowls.html