Yes please.

That's a good idea.

In summer.

Interesting

interesting summer water idea

It has the added benefit of keeping their beer cold.

Beer with the birds. Hmmm... you might not get me back to the house in time to cook dinner,lol.

I do something similar, but mine can be used year round. Because I am awesome.

authenticfarm wrote:I do something similar, but mine can be used year round. Because I am awesome.

Prove it!

Maybe attach it to a kettle?

Called out!! Lol

Sweetened wrote:Prove it!

BOOM!

You will need a drill, drill bit (11/32" I think, double check on that though), teflon tape, water nipples and a rubber pail. Also, a [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
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Drill holes. As many as you need. They suggest one nipple per four to 10 chickens, depending who you believe.
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Wrap your nipples in teflon tape and screw them into the holes.
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Mounted nipples.
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For winter, insert 250 watt sinking de-icer.
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Even in -40C temps, the nipples have stayed unfrozen with the 250 watt de-icer.

that... is brilliant!

I must say, you almost lost me at wrap your nipples with teflon tape. bwahaha

Haahahaha to funny the teflon tape

Sweetened wrote:I must say, you almost lost me at wrap your nipples with teflon tape.

Isn't that what everyone does?   

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Sweetened wrote:I must say, you almost lost me at wrap your nipples with teflon tape.

Isn't that what everyone does?    

Well, you don't want leaky nipples. And I WOULD KNOW.

Sweetened wrote:that... is brilliant!

Yep. Simple, and if the power goes off and it freezes, no biggie, thaw it out and hang it back up. Whereas a hard plastic bucket would be more likely to crack.

I can attest to the real life awesomeness of Authentic. She is my chicken pusher.

Pollywog wrote:I can attest to the real life awesomeness of Authentic. She is my chicken pusher.

Now I just have to talk you into pigs. Mwahahahaha.