You're very welcome! I'm very happy you enjoyed the video. Always wonderful to hear from you. Thank you for your support and for being here on the channel. Wishing you and your flock a beautiful day!
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Great tips! My best tip is to have more than one water source….gives me a bit more “just in case..” allowance. Never thought about the metal dishes being an issue. I like them as they’re so easy to clean. Guess I’ll need to find a non-toxic plastic container 🤷🏻♀
I totally agree, multiple food and water stations just in case is a great idea, not just in the winter season. Multiple food and water stations also contribute to flock harmony and make it easier for less dominant flock members to eat and drink without harassment. I use both metal and rubber livestock dishes too, but as temperatures drop below freezing in my region I switch primarily to my rubber and plastic dishes. Metal dishes are not an issue but they will react differently to freezing temperatures as opposed to plastic or rubber. Metal loses heat more quickly than rubber or plastic do because rubber and plastic insulate and can hold warmer temperatures for longer. I get lots of use out of my metal dishes in the summer as they help the contents stay cooler more effectively. In my region most daily winter temperatures will be below 35 degrees F in which case I use my plastic and rubber dishes to keep the contents from freezing for longer. Thank you for your comment and for being here on the channel!
@@joannc147 Thank you very much for your kind words! Let me know if you have any video ideas that would be especially helpful or fun for you. I'm always happy to get new ideas. Wishing you and your flock a wonderful day ahead!
@@ChuckTheRooster ideas: a small version of a “flock block” wherein food bits can be held and picked apart by the chickens. Maybe an oatmeal base with some seeds, nuts and bits of meat? I don’t want to buy the comm’l blocks at @18 each as my girls eat that up in about 4 days (aided ny the Squirrel Squad, no doubt). Another food idea would be raising winter grubs or bugs .i think I need to start a worm farm? Struggling to get some high protein into my girls as they finish their molting. Keep posting - you are SO HELPFUL! 🐓🐓🐓
Excellent video! If you can I would enjoy a video about “Thanksgiving menu recommended for chickens” & “How to grow worms or grubs to save money”. I know that might not be your expertise but any suggestions or recommendations would be appreciated.
Thank you for your comment. Yes, straw could be used as an insulating material inside the tire with no rim in combination with the rubber dish. Thank you for sharing what materials you use and for being here on the channel.
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Hello Sierra, thank you for sharing how to help keep water from freezing without electricity. I love the tier idea. 💕NonnaGrace 🐓
You're very welcome! I'm very happy you enjoyed the video. Always wonderful to hear from you. Thank you for your support and for being here on the channel. Wishing you and your flock a beautiful day!
Thank you for the idea of using spray foam in the tire to help insulate it to keep water from freezing!
I'm very glad you enjoyed the video. Let me know if there is any specific topic for a video that would be helpful to you. Thank you for being here on the channel!
Great tips! My best tip is to have more than one water source….gives me a bit more “just in case..” allowance. Never thought about the metal dishes being an issue. I like them as they’re so easy to clean. Guess I’ll need to find a non-toxic plastic container 🤷🏻♀
I totally agree, multiple food and water stations just in case is a great idea, not just in the winter season. Multiple food and water stations also contribute to flock harmony and make it easier for less dominant flock members to eat and drink without harassment. I use both metal and rubber livestock dishes too, but as temperatures drop below freezing in my region I switch primarily to my rubber and plastic dishes. Metal dishes are not an issue but they will react differently to freezing temperatures as opposed to plastic or rubber. Metal loses heat more quickly than rubber or plastic do because rubber and plastic insulate and can hold warmer temperatures for longer. I get lots of use out of my metal dishes in the summer as they help the contents stay cooler more effectively. In my region most daily winter temperatures will be below 35 degrees F in which case I use my plastic and rubber dishes to keep the contents from freezing for longer. Thank you for your comment and for being here on the channel!
@@ChuckTheRooster absolutely! Love your content…and a peek at the Polish chickens❤
@@joannc147 Thank you very much for your kind words! Let me know if you have any video ideas that would be especially helpful or fun for you. I'm always happy to get new ideas. Wishing you and your flock a wonderful day ahead!
@@ChuckTheRooster ideas: a small version of a “flock block” wherein food bits can be held and picked apart by the chickens. Maybe an oatmeal base with some seeds, nuts and bits of meat? I don’t want to buy the comm’l blocks at @18 each as my girls eat that up in about 4 days (aided ny the Squirrel Squad, no doubt). Another food idea would be raising winter grubs or bugs .i think I need to start a worm farm? Struggling to get some high protein into my girls as they finish their molting. Keep posting - you are SO HELPFUL! 🐓🐓🐓
Excellent video! If you can I would enjoy a video about “Thanksgiving menu recommended for chickens” & “How to grow worms or grubs to save money”. I know that might not be your expertise but any suggestions or recommendations would be appreciated.
i use old tire straw black rubber water tub
Thank you for your comment. Yes, straw could be used as an insulating material inside the tire with no rim in combination with the rubber dish. Thank you for sharing what materials you use and for being here on the channel.
Good information
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