Flexible measuring tape to accurately measure around the bucket.
Bucket or container of your choice with a lid or cover.Waterer Cups- I like these ones from amazon.You really don’t need much to complete this project.īucket, red waterer cups, bucket lid, flexible measuring tape, marker, drill bits, drill I personally think it is important to note whether or not the container you are choosing is food grade.ĭo note that these are not a good solution for use during freezing temperatures, as the parts would freeze (potentially breaking the mechanism) and the cups would not refill, but it’s a great solution for above freezing use. I went with a 19L bucket I had kicking around from the local hardware store, but I have seen garbage cans used as well. Another great thing about these cups is they can be added to any bucket size you choose. I love that the water is kept clean with a lid on the bucket, and that these buckets are easy to wash up as well. Our chickens were clearly over them too, as they would fly over the fencing to get into our duck paddock and head straight for the water bowls or the kiddie pool just to quench their thirst! I was so tired of the automatic twist-on waterers that would sometimes fall open when the chickens knocked it, or the metal nipples my chickens pecked at endlessly and yet still seemed so thirsty. I love a quick project with big value for our homestead. Overall this waterer cost me less than $20 as I had a bucket, and the tools to make it come together! Benefits Of Using An Automatic Waterer For Your Chickens The project was so simple and only took about 15 minutes to complete.
When I was searching for a better waterer for my chickens for the warmer months I stumbled upon these automatic water cups you can simply add to a bucket using just a few items. In comes the DIY Chicken Waterer, an inexpensive option that will quench your chickens thirst and keep the water clean! An Easy Chicken Waterer Your Chickens Will Love
White bucket hanging with red automatic water cups installedĪfter trying out a few types of waterers and spending a good amount of money to continue to be disappointed, I decided to look for a better solution once again.
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