BEST TIPS LESS WORK Chicken waterer Heated Waterer Nipples Winter & Summer Garden Hose
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Backyard coops are small and often enclosed within a fenced area (sometimes bounded by chicken wire) thus creating a more natural living environment, one in which the chickens cannot only roam freely but also peck and hunt for insects. If this kind of "yarding" is both floorless and reasonably mobile it is called a chicken tractor. Many people, especially those in rural areas, keep a small flock of chickens for themselves from which they harvest both eggs and meat.
The number of small chicken coops in urban areas has been growing. This growth has led to the marketing of manufactured chicken coops, such as Eglu, which are designed for more cramped spaces and a tidier look. Manufactured chicken coops are primarily marketed towards urban chicken coop owners and are often more expensive than building one's own chicken coop.[3] - Zábava
Just ordered the pressure reducing valve and I'm definitely going to copy you indoor heated waterer for the winter. Thanks for the tips!
I've added this video the one of my farming playlist. Thanks for the info. This will work great in Florida.
Great Video,I am just starting to get into the backyard chickens. I couldn't help but notice it say NJ, good too see a local on here
Thank you!
Something you might want to try for the Winter. This is just an idea. You know how when you go to stores, they have the double set of doors, where you walk in , the first set of doors open and close and then you walk through a second set of doors? My idea is similar in nature. Put something like some flaps-strips of fire hose or similar material in front of your coop door so the chickens get use to walking through them. When the cold weather starts to come. Add a short tunnel, no more than a foot or two, to the outside of your coop opening. So the hens now have to walk through the flaps and then through the short tunnel to get outside. After they are use to this, start adding another set of flaps to the outside side opening of the tunnel. This will restrict/reduce and cold winds from just blowing right into your coop during the Winter, but should still allow enough air flow to keep the coop ventilated and the air from getting stagnant. It should also help keep warmth inside the coop. Again just an idea you might want to try during the Winter. You can make the tunnel removable, so that you can take it off during the hot months. The flaps might also help reduce flies and other flying insects from getting inside the coop.
Please share the video when you build your first prototype
SMART WATERING SYSTEM....GREAT
Great tip.. One I need to follow myself. I'll post a annotation.
awesome system! I'm defiantly going to use something similar for my bantoms (small breed of hen) :D
I have a similar setup with drip-nipples fed by a 5 gal, bucket. It seemed to work fine over the summer; but, now winter is setting in... I purchased a submersible aquarium heater suitable for a 20 gal aquarium, hoping it would keep the water from freezing. Yesterday, one of my drip nipples was leaking severely, not just a drip, but a steady trickle. I am no longer a fan of the spring-less vertical drip-nipple. I've ordered some horizontal drip nipples and some water cup ones as well. I'm going to try them out. I like having clean water for my chickens and not having to change the water twice a day. But, I won't use the vertical drip-nipples again.
Thumbs up!
thanks so muuch
Great work! Thanx for posting. I am building a freeze prevention system that does not use heaters. I is using a 12vDC utility pump to recirculate the water. moving water does not tend to freeze.
THANKS
Hello, this system is awesome. We have a place upstate NY with over 30 chickens, turkeys, etc. could you send me a list of everything we need to build the winter set up?
Good stuff
Great video! Was wondering If you or anyone thinks its ok to use your winter setup (minus the heater) in the summer months as well as winter. I would have problems running a hose to my coop.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this. Trying to figure out where you got the pressure valve in the video. Can you direct me?
I love your ideas! do you use any kind of lighting in the coop at all during the winter months?
do you have a tutorial on how to build the winter waterer?
great idea. I plan to make a winter system following your video. The water tank seems to be as big as about 6"-8" diameter. Where would I get that? How big is yours? What's the dimension of the pipes the nipples attached to?
Nice
How warm did your water get in the winter? How did it work out? Did you notice the nipples freezing at all? I just ordered that deicer and chicken guard on your recommendation. Great videos all around.
How do the chickens learn where the water is? I use a simple bucket system but I love your idea.
great workmanship on your waterers! What size PVC did you use for the inside one? 4 inch?
And please I want to know what you use in the winter to make the temperature steady for the chickens. Thank u
really like the watering system I was going to do something similar but ended up doing bucket system........think I would like to revisit this though and maybe use it in the expansion coop
i did bucket with biger 2" cups and i love it, but i need to do a winter 1
Hi great Vids was wondering if your water heating device work out for you
Might want to trade that 2x4 for a 2x6 .Turn it sideways, and v the top to cradle the pipe. Moist heat is better then dry heat, leave the hole open for the heater. That should place moist heat in the air.
do you have open vents in winter for moisture/humidity ? So hens don't get frostbite
I see some coops with insulation an no vents. I'm planning my 1st coop an looking for good Jersey ideas
I finally made and installed both out and inside the coop one of these.... my chickens are like Bleh... they won't touch it...
I tried something very similar with a bird bath heater and here in Vermont they froze at the nipples sadly.
How did this work last winter? I notice there is no recirculating pump in this system. Did you have any freezing issues?
nice water heating system! Was the water heater power by Solar? How do you that? our water freeze most the winter time, it is far away the 110V power from the house.
Do you have a list of materials? What kind of connector did you use to connect the regulator to the capped PVC pipe for the outside waterer with the hose? Thank you!
How cold does it get in your area in the winter? We are thinking of building a waterer like yours but my husband is afraid that if the water isn't moving it will freeze at the nipples.
How did you get the GQF 4090 pressure regulator to work with regular water nipples? I installed it and they leak at 7 psi which is as low as I can get it without the regulator shutting off all of the water
have you used this through a winter yet her in northern Indiana it gets pretty cold and I see one guy says he tried this but it froze at the nipples id hate to spend money on the heater element and it not work
Can you in box me what I need to build the winter waterer
Can you post links to to 4090 regulator. I can't find the one you use. Thanks!
If I get chickens that lay eggs do they have to have aces to the outside or can they stay inside all the time?
GQF no longer makes the water regulator I’ve been to the website and searched Amazon I can’t seem to locate anything close to this.
You also want to be sure that there is no way to get any back flow into the house. I know it is unlikely but if the water pressure gets cut and has a loss of pressure in other locations people have had pesticides in their lawn get drawn back into the sprinkler heads and contaminate the drinking supply and cause serious medical problems. In another life I was a plumber and this is one of the stories that was related to me by the instructor of the mandated backflow certification class we took working for the Federal Govt. It was part of the building code there. Just a precaution that you may or may not want to heed.
Anything I hook up to house taps has a pressure/back flow regulator. I would not install this system without it and it would seem regulating pressure would be necessary. I live in a rural community and have municipal water but our pressure is nearly at the 80 measurement which is high pressure. What am I missing?
Can you put a rain gutter on the roof to collect water in a barrel so as to gravity feed the water system?
I could in summer, but then there is an unknown as to whether its rained enough to keep chickens alive. In winter you have a freezing issue.
I love the idea and was about to buy the 4090 regulator.. but the manufacture states "This valve can be used for a small system of 1 to 2 cups or a large system designed to support 1500 quail. Pre-set to provide approximately 8 lb. water pressure to drink cups. Pressure setting is adjustable. Includes 5/16'' and 1/4'' hose barbs and 2ft normal pressure hose with connector. (Tubing not supplied, see #4028, #4080, #4081 and clamps #4010 #4014) For use with cup drinkers. Should not be used with nipple drinkers"
Before I buy - why do they say not to be used with nipple drinkers?
Deborah
no idea, never had a problem for 4 years
How did your heater work?
Can you do a tutorial on solar panel. I need to know what steps to take and how much watts is powerful enough to plug in heat lamp. 3-4 heat lamp. Any ideas or suggestions may help. My chickens are at my farm with no electricity. I need to keep their water warm for the winter.
3 to 4 heat lamp wow you need 2000 sq feet or more solar. . they say the temp under earth is 55deg no mater where you are on earth .. I believe you only have to dig 10ft . . you can use black color to make the sun heat and insulation to hold the heat in oppose to generate the heat
400Wx24hrs a day in winter...sure that is only a 9-11,000 dollar system depending on your location, don't forget the batteries to run the lamps after the sun goes down, those will weight 1800lbs total.
wattage...so say 1 deep cycle marine..car battery at 850 cold cranking amps will make about 85watts happen most of the day..ok the solar power is what you use to recharge the battery..you'll need a solar charger control box..say 30amps..or get 3 x 10amps each..run your lines into the positive and negative for the given slots..should be 6 slots..first 2 is for panels 2nd 2 is for battery 3rd pair are for lights..*if the lights cause the regulation box to turn off..you'll want took hook them directly to the battery posts with a light switch or to the panel box on the last 2 *you'll see where they go as they are labeled..3 x100 watt panels can do it..you'll just need more batteries hooked up parrelel positive to positive negative to negative..never hook up positive to negative on a battery system..you'll ruin the battery cells..(if someone says "24volt"etc etc just ignore them ..they don't have experience I have) ok panels to boxes batteries to boxes lights to boxes or lights to battery..the solar charger boxes ..some have timers so ..take a few minutes deciding which to go with..you may even use 3boxes 2 are direct controllers 1 with a timer on it..ok..you will need at least 1 deep cell battery 12volt 850 cca for each light..for ever 100 watts of light add 1 more deep cell battery..bingo..now its an investment but putting $1000 in batteries can run a small 5500btu air condition independent ly..as long as you have a 2000watt power inverter..also when hooking up the inverter..make sure it only hooked to the lead post on farthest side for the wires from the solar charger controller box..that way it does not send feedback to your charger controller boxes..
Good stuff. What are the pipe dimensions used for the winter waterer?
1 1/2 I believe.. You could use 2"….. I've even seen smaller.
my waterer nipples are on the way! looks like summer is 1 1/2
' delivery to the nipples w/regulator for constant use.
winter model, is it 4" pvc? is the heater housing bigger yet?
great video! thanks for the visuals! good luck
Great let me know how it goes...
so is the winter pipe 4 inch
Can you advise me instructions on how to properly connect the tube form the regulator to the end cap attached to the PVC pipe that is pressurized? How do you keep it tight and from leaking?
they sell a connection piece so you don't have to make what he made with the end cap
I built the same set up for my rabbits , gravity water like the inside set , found they would use , bump the nipples they would seat back in and drain the whole pipe and they were a name brand nipple any ideas ?
I think the water pressure will close the nipple and pushes them back out . .
TKE EO 903 wuts hatnin?!
But you're not using a drink safe hose on the outside? That would be the 'white' version for potable water.
This video is Watermelon Baby Approved!
OK Ed ....I've watched your video and read all the comments. You have not answered one big question for all of us. What size PVC did you use to make your Winter system ??? Please answer.....we are all wondering !!!
6" PVC...
what do you buy at the red tips or how can I get it?
sent u a note
hi Love your system but I'm having a hrad time locating a regulator that can go as low as needed. any ideas?
what won't this work?
Qq
Maybe what she is meaning is bird bath deicers usually range from 80 to 250 watts and heat the water to an unnecessary 40 plus degrees while heat tape wrapped around 1 1/4" pipe uses 3 watts and only heat the water to 34 degrees, that's a huge electricity savings when you live where I do.
Cannot find the water regulator in the video. The Manufacturer doesn't even offer it on their website. Can you advise where or what alternative you can think of?
Never mind I found it, :)
what size pipe is used for the winter setup
6"
How high do you install the nipple from the ground?
That screw on flush out plug on the end is the wrong piece to use. Those arent made for holding any pressure what so ever. Makes me wonder why yours isnt leaking. They make a better one that is red and has a wing nut. Thats the bext one. I think its cheaper also lol
the pressure is about 1 to 2 pounds. that's why it works
Hi I will like to get 5 hen different colors I live in NY where can I buy them but not from Craigslist
can you send me the blueprints for your coop and how did one of your chickens get stuck outside the door
I don't have plans, bought the coop, but did all the upgrades. Check out my other videos, I have a ton of coop upgrade suggestions for you.
how much did it cost you and where did you get it
Just so you know, the purple pvc drainage adhesive is only suppose to be used on sewer pipe, its highly toxic and carcinogenic.
agree 100% ...
The purple primer is safe for potable water. Out of abundance of caution, you can let everything cure for 24 hours and flush with water before using, but anything rated for CPVC is safe for potable water.
where did you buy the 4090 water regulator at where did you order at
amazon
@@eddieh7172 whats the heater data to order it plz
How has the winter waterer faired? Does the water freeze near the ends or do the nipples freeze? Do you heat your coop at all in the winter?
very well… the water hasn't turned to ice. Actually, the coop tends to be 10 to 15 degrees warmer than outside temperatures.
the43k This video has been very helpful, as well as this comment. I am doing a major rebuild for the chickens. I purchased some of those chicken nipples, but after the winter we just came through I was a little nervous about using them.
How did it work out with the nipples being located right in front of your nesting boxes?
very well, no issues with chicken nipples
MotherOfManyHorses they worked great, no issues.
Are the PVC, glue, hoses etc, non toxic?
sound does not work pity
do you have americanas
yes, have one. Had more but Mr Fox took them ;(
by the way how did the fox get in, the chicken get left out, and how did the fox get out. One other thing, do you charge the same amout for your Americana eggs
Hello. Please I want to know if the day old chicks can use the nipples and if they can how can I make adjustment of the nipple when they grow bigger
Kamaluddeen Haruna , No
Sorry but your chickens they look sick
Too much work, why not just use 5 gallon buckets with nipples? I hang several buckets with lids which last a couple weeks. Clean water, neat with no leaky hoses....btw the water taste lousy when it comes out of a hose.....even food grade hoses! I do the same method for feed. Also not sure if the glue you used to glue pvc together is ok for drinking purposes.
First off the glue would be the same as the glue for you house plumbing, so why would it be safe for you to drink but not the chickens.
Second, you first mention "too much work". After the the initial work, it has virtually no work after. With the buckets you have to hang the and re hang them all the time. They get brittle and old and need replacing. the lids are way harder to take off. then if you have more chickens than one bucket can support you have to hang others and all the problems they come with.
As far as the water hose tasting bad, well where do you think most people get the water from in the first place. most grab the hose and don't often fill directly from the tap. But if you don't like that you can always use PEX. It is the new stuff being run for water in new homes. It is flexible and easy to install, it also expands for cold weather. It can be laid on the ground or buried below the frost line as a permanent water line. If you can tap it into the house plumbing with a check vale or back flow prevention.
By the way buckets are way harder to keep warm. the plastic is so thin it radiates the heat out faster. If you have a large flock you will have to spend way more money on heaters and the bill.
Too much work??? one day of work is far less then the years have having to keep filling buckets. Plus its a safety issue, they never run out, no matter what my schedule
Roasted!!!
You are CORRECT in the use of the glue,,,,,the type of glue he used here is for drains only,,,,schd 40 pvc is NOT for drinking water,,,,,aka(potable water),,,,,,it is printed right on the pipe,,,,,,,,the correct glue to use is CPVC ,,,,where the glue would harm chickens?????? i dont know
you CAN NOT use that glue or pipe for drinking water,,,,,go read the warning on the pipe,,,,,that type of pipe is for sewer only