Water in chicken coop

Beth | Quality Chicken Coops for Happy Flocks on Instagram: "Magic water for your chicks is essential!✅ I typically skip the packets they give you at the feed store when you buy your chicks and make my own “magic water”. In my opinion it’s better! Especially if your chicks have been transported over a couple of days, they need the best start they can get and a good immune boost. ✅Adding these simple ingredients is easy AND effective! ✨Magic Water Recipe: ➡️1 gallon of water (for the…

Making a DIY chicken waterer out of recycled materials is not only an eco-friendly choice but also a smart way to ensure your poultry has constant access to fresh water. This guide provides a step-by-step approach to making one, emphasizing the use of materials you likely already have. By opting for a homemade solution, you're choosing sustainability and customization, tailoring the waterer to your flock's specific needs. This homemade chicken waterer guide will walk you through the process…

Have you been worried about how to keep your chicken’s water from freezing without electricity this winter? Here's 5 proven ideas to keep your hens hydrated.

It's cold, and times are tough. What's a cash-deficient chicken keeper to do? DIY a chicken water heater of course!

I realized yesterday that as my little chicks are getting much bigger their cage is getting too small for them. I either have to build a larger cage or separate them into two. Separating them is a quick fix but I will need a bigger cage soon so I asked Mountain Man to pick up another feeder and waterer while he was in town yesterday. Wouldn't you know it, not one store has any left! He went to five different places and they were all sold out! After I got over being upset about this I figured…

Fermenting your chicken feed is so easy and it there are so many benefits. Not only is it beneficial to your chickens health, it also saves you money on feed. Come read the benefits of fermented feed along with exactly how to do it! All you need is some 5-gallon buckets, chicken feed, and water and you are ready to start! #chickenfeed #fermentedfeed #fermentingchickenfeed

Eclipsed Acres (Betsy Harloff) on Instagram: "Winter is coming so start preparing now. ♻️I like to reuse, and repurpose whatever I can. 1. I like this method of watering my chickens in the winter because it doesn’t use electricity so I don’t need to worry about electrocuting my chickens or myself (real fear.) 😳 2. I get extra fresh air and exercise as I walk out to the coop 2x or more (if it’s subzero) to switch out water. 💦 3. I get to check on my chickens to make sure they are safe…

How does everyone keep their water clean for your chickens? I have a rain water system with a 50 gallon barrel that works awesome, but is infested with...