In the summer, there are no problems with water in the chicken coop. You can install nipple drinkers, bring the water supply and forget about the water for the entire warm period. With the onset of frost, such a system no longer works.
Minnesota poultry farmer tried many devices for heating drinkers, and, according to him, the most convenient device, this is the one discussed in this article.
Tools and materials:
-Large tin can;
- Electric lamp 25 - 40 W:
-Electric cartridge;
-Electric cord with plug;
-Board;
-Drill;
- Feather drill;
- Electric jigsaw;
-Screwdriver;
-Marker;
Step One: Foundation
The jar will be installed upside down. Sets it on the board and draws a circle around the marker. Now you need to cut the board around the circle, retreating inward 2-3 mm. The jar should be tightly mounted on the base. Drill a hole in the center of the base.
Step two: electrical part
The plug-wire-bulb circuit collects and checks.
Step Three: Build
Now you need to dismantle the wire, stretch it into the holes of the base and screw it back to the contacts of the cartridge. Mount the cartridge on the base.
Now the heater is installed in the chicken coop, and a drinking bowl is installed on top of the can. According to the master, during frosts down to -10, the water in the drinker does not freeze. The main thing is that the chicken coop does not burn out along with the chickens-)))
