Part 1 - Ultimate Winter Automatic Watering System - Chickens - Quail - Rabbits

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  • Опубликовано: 26 ноя 2024

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  • @elizabethstephens6471
    @elizabethstephens6471 2 года назад +1

    This is something I will build for my winter 2023

    • @theemergencyprepguy
      @theemergencyprepguy  2 года назад +4

      Cool, glad it was helpful. A couple of suggestions if you live in the cold like I do. The system as a whole never froze up even at -9 degrees F. However, if it got down into single digits F or below, the plastic red bird watering nipples themselves froze up. (they didn't break or anything, I just had to scrape the ice out with a small screw driver to get the water running again a couple of times a day) The rabbit's metal nipples (in their hutch I closed off from the wind when it got really cold) never froze up at all. So I think metal nipples are better and so is having the waterers out of the wind. So to improve this system I am going to see if I can find metal bird nipples because they will conduct the heat of the heated water better. And I will most likely take out the pvc tees and just drill holes directly in the pipe, and tap threads into the holes, and screw the nipples directly into those. Then the warmer water will touch the back of the nipples and I bet they will never freeze up. I may move the quail waterers into the part of the cage where they will be out of the wind, but I might not. I don't think I will have to. Hope this is helpful.

  • @JD-rc6dn
    @JD-rc6dn 2 года назад +1

    Dude! I’ve been looking for a winter watering system for chickens on RUclips! This is exactly the inspiration I’ve been looking for. We will see if my iteration will survive the MN winter.

    • @theemergencyprepguy
      @theemergencyprepguy  2 года назад

      I would drill holes directly in pvc pipe rather than using tees. And use metal chicken nipples. Metal conducts heat from running water. Then it won't freeze. My pipes never froze, but the nipples did whenever it got into single digits. Nothing ever broke and if you watch some of my later followup videos I show how I freed them up with small screw driver when they froze up. But this winter I will make the changes I suggested and then the nipples won't freeze either. My metal rabbit nipples never froze at all. Hope that helps.

  • @schammond8993
    @schammond8993 2 года назад +2

    Good video. I love that you try to use what you have available.

  • @annetracy77
    @annetracy77 Год назад

    thank you so much for sharing this information. i'm exploring all options and very curious if you considered pipe heating cable and if so, why you decided against it?

  • @tianacollado872
    @tianacollado872 3 года назад +1

    I'm not even sure how I got here but I gotta say that I'm enjoying your videos! Thanks for sharing and I look forward to watching more!

  • @tullyriverquail
    @tullyriverquail 2 года назад +1

    A way to insulate the drinker bars better than wrapping with foam would be to use an umbrella cover (plastic bag sleeve or tube) and inject canned foam insulation into the bag with the bag forming a sleeve over the drinker tube. I put the plastic bag tube over the pvc Tee's then screw the fittings (drinkers, 1/2 male ends on either side) in over top of the bag form (use a fender washer between the drinkers and the threaded Tee end to stop the foam from expanding and locking the drinkers into place. This is a way to permanently encase the drinker bars while stile being able replace a nipple when necessary or an entire bar. I make these for resell at Tully River Quail

    • @theemergencyprepguy
      @theemergencyprepguy  2 года назад +1

      You should do a video demonstrating that. And then comment and give me the link. I would love to see it.

  • @TL50-r9f
    @TL50-r9f Год назад

    I like your system. Could it use a 250 or higher watt water heater with an inline thermostatic control for deep very cold winters, seems the 150 watt one does not keep the water drink nipples from freezing.

  • @tullyriverquail
    @tullyriverquail 2 года назад +1

    If your water nipples freeze, use a hairdryer to warm them. This is the weak spot, especially with one that may develop a slow drip due to weather changes creating drinker ice-cicles. May not be a bad idea to have back up Tupperware with some holes just in case a problem occurs. Easy to alternate a pair of these having a fresh one ready to replace a frozen one.
    I make my drinker bars with shut offs so they can be removed or replaced quickly if necessary

    • @theemergencyprepguy
      @theemergencyprepguy  2 года назад

      Awesome. If you have done a video showing that on your channel please send me the link. I would love to see it.

  • @bigjrich79
    @bigjrich79 2 года назад +2

    Would you make any changes to the system now that you have made it through 1 winter? Also, do you constantly have the water pump running in the summer months? Thank you for the great video!

    • @theemergencyprepguy
      @theemergencyprepguy  2 года назад +3

      Cool, glad it was helpful. Yes there are a few changes I plan on making in the fall. The system as a whole never froze up even at -9 degrees F. However, if it got down into single digits F or below, the plastic red bird watering nipples themselves froze up. (They didn't break or anything, I just had to scrape the ice out with a small screw driver to get the water running again a couple of times a day). The rabbit's metal nipples never froze up at all. So I think metal nipples are better. So to improve this system I am going to order some metal bird nipples because they will conduct the heat of the heated water better. And I will take out the pvc tees and just drill holes directly in the pvc pipe, and tap threads into the holes, and screw the nipples directly into those. I have noticed that Carolina Coops switched from using tees to drilling holes directly in the pvc pipe. I bet that was because some of their clients in colder areas were having the nipples freeze up. Doing that alone I bet would be enough to keep the nipples from freezing. But I am going to use metal nipples too just to be sure. Hope this is helpful. And about your question regarding running the pump in warm whether. I have it on a temperature switch that only turns the pump on when it is below 40 degrees. So now most of the time the pump doesn't run. That is why I elevated the water tank so that gravity would fill the nipples with water when the circulation pump wasn't running. Great questions!

  • @addieanderson2043
    @addieanderson2043 Год назад +1

    Spectacular

  • @missyrabbit5250
    @missyrabbit5250 2 года назад

    real nice setup

  • @filicefilice
    @filicefilice 3 года назад

    We miss your EMF videos. Building materials and wood in general went almost double in price during the previous year! So - try to build fast before same happens in the most of the world! Best Wishes from Scotland!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @theemergencyprepguy
      @theemergencyprepguy  3 года назад +1

      Thank you so much! Glad to hear from Scotland!I have a RadiationHealthRisks.com channel video coming up. I measured the before and after of dirty electricity after putting solar on my home. I am getting a whole house filter and as soon as I get that installed then I will have the after measurements there and I will be able to publish the video.

  • @graftedbranchhomestead
    @graftedbranchhomestead 3 года назад +1

    Do you have a video on your feeding system? Think that's what I caught a glimpse of. I've been dreading Winter coming and having to bring water out couple times A-day to the chickens and now knew quail as well i have a watering system set up with pumps and water tank and all just haven't done any type of Winterising

    • @theemergencyprepguy
      @theemergencyprepguy  3 года назад +2

      Kind of a random question lol! I just happen to have one! Here you go! Thanks for watching! ruclips.net/video/JepDgL3aPfs/видео.html&lc=Ugx0AJOV-stwN0LvIeJ4AaABAg

    • @theemergencyprepguy
      @theemergencyprepguy  2 года назад

      Here is a winter update video I just did on this automatic heated watering system. It is working perfectly so far this winter! ruclips.net/video/djdJdD5lUkU/видео.html

    • @graftedbranchhomestead
      @graftedbranchhomestead 2 года назад +1

      @@theemergencyprepguy nice I was hoping. Thank you

    • @theemergencyprepguy
      @theemergencyprepguy  2 года назад

      @@graftedbranchhomestead Thanks! I saw you over on the Slightly Rednecked podcast!

    • @graftedbranchhomestead
      @graftedbranchhomestead 2 года назад

      @@theemergencyprepguy yes, I thought that cool aswell. This is such a great set up... I was waiting for your update when is colder (now) to go ahead with attempting this project. I really enjoy your books and videos man, they help a ton. Thank you :) Be safe, be blessed :)

  • @whitetrim1
    @whitetrim1 Год назад

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @lennylink8772
    @lennylink8772 9 месяцев назад

    How is it holding up? Any issues?

  • @mdw4health
    @mdw4health 3 года назад

    Cool! You have me thinking creatively...

  • @justincurtis9094
    @justincurtis9094 2 года назад

    So how did this work out for you through the winter months? I also like the water running as it will keep from stagnation… for the most part. Great builds!

    • @theemergencyprepguy
      @theemergencyprepguy  2 года назад +1

      It worked well. Thank you for the kind words. When it got into single digits I had to free up the nozzels where the birds drank a couple times a day, but none of the lines froze. Here is the play list of videos where I do updates throughout the winter. And in my last video in this playlist I show the adjustments I make for this coming winter. ruclips.net/p/PL3_6redMiUwFClb_uxvzX404-1aM2ELA9

    • @justincurtis9094
      @justincurtis9094 2 года назад +1

      @@theemergencyprepguy awesome, thank you!

    • @theemergencyprepguy
      @theemergencyprepguy  2 года назад

      @@justincurtis9094 you are welcome! Thanks for watching the video!

  • @kevinfries1550
    @kevinfries1550 10 месяцев назад

    How long is the total run of pipe? It seems like a lot for that small circulation pump.

  • @graftedbranchhomestead
    @graftedbranchhomestead 3 года назад

    Perfect. This helps allot.

  • @kellythornton1438
    @kellythornton1438 Год назад

    I really wanted to know what pump you used. But you didn't say in your video or in you supply list... that is the main thing that I need to know

  • @RubDev
    @RubDev 3 года назад +1

    I’ll make this. Have to! I’m done filling bottles and waterers😅

    • @theemergencyprepguy
      @theemergencyprepguy  3 года назад +1

      Cool! Glad it was helpful. I put links to most of what I used below that video for people too, in case it was helpful.

    • @theemergencyprepguy
      @theemergencyprepguy  3 года назад +1

      Oh and here is a link to an article I wrote about the building process on my website. It has a bit more detail about the building process than the video does. emergencyprepguy.com/the-ultimate-heated-automatic-watering-system-quail-chickens-rabbits/

  • @rickwilliams2251
    @rickwilliams2251 2 года назад

    How do you fill the tank?

    • @theemergencyprepguy
      @theemergencyprepguy  2 года назад

      A garden hose. In the winter I just keep a hose drained and in the garage. I just hook it up, fill tank quickly, drain the hose and then put it back in garage. I've done it in very cold subzero weather and it works fine.

  • @Johnny_Benson
    @Johnny_Benson 2 года назад

    How much was your 2nd mortgage to finance this project? Thats pretty expensive but great set up

    • @theemergencyprepguy
      @theemergencyprepguy  2 года назад +1

      With the greenhouse and all the hutches and the coop not counting my labor I think I have about ten grand into it all. Granted I did buy most of the lumber when it was at its all time pandemic high.

    • @Johnny_Benson
      @Johnny_Benson 2 года назад +1

      @@theemergencyprepguy Looks amazing though! Great idea.

    • @theemergencyprepguy
      @theemergencyprepguy  2 года назад

      @@Johnny_Benson Thanks!

  • @idahofishgamer3560
    @idahofishgamer3560 Год назад

    Its not tall enough

  • @teachersikhumbuzomoyo5419
    @teachersikhumbuzomoyo5419 2 года назад

    My first time here. Can I please get your email address sir?enjoying your content

    • @theemergencyprepguy
      @theemergencyprepguy  2 года назад

      You can find it on the privacy policy of emergencyprepguy.com.