If I was a chicken and hawks and owls were a constant deathly threat… I’d appreciate an little awning while I was getting a cool drink. Nice. Chicken stamp of approval.
your upgrade for the watering system was well-worth the time and effort for it. 8 months where you don't have to get water to your chickens is an amazing time saver.
Wow, you are a genius. Thank you for giving all the measurement, this is exactly what i want when we get our chickens. My eggs are in the incubator so my husband has lot of time to prepare. Thank you again i love the video your chickens are so lucky to have you.
Just subscribed to your channel because i was looking into upgrading to the snapmaker A250, then i see a video on the same watering system i just built for my chicks! Wow, instant life bro’s! Keep up the great work!
@@LogHouseFarm not that great, lol. I ended up just getting a 5 gallon watering system. I bought 10 , some leaked some worked, just not a great product in my opinion.
Did something similar but used a 275g inc tote. I used a float valve so it fills with the hose during a drought. I have 16 chickens and 8 turkeys the turkeys were not smart enough to hit the yellow thing and dispense water... Had to change to the auto cup ones
About the leg mites, try using a puffer to apply a layer of diatomaceous earth. It kills insects and is nontoxic to animals. It works in a dust bath too. Only have to re-apply if it gets wet and is cheap, easy, and never loses its efficacy.
I like your idea about the the rainwater container waterer but where I live it doesn't rain very much and our water that is here is really hard so my problem is the little water containers would get crusted up hard water deposits so I'm stuck with the water containers you get from tractor supply
Wow I love the new improvements to your coop. I just got chick's and am trying to do the most efficient way the first time. I don't mind learning from your experience. Thank you so much for sharing. Im still working on the most efficient roof but also on a budget. I might have to change that later. I live in a semi country setting and love it but not allowed to have rooster. Maybe if I share enough eggs I can add one next year. I love the sound.
amazing video a lot of information straight to the point love it! I would love to see an update video after a year of using the feeder and watering system! how often you have to fill and clean are they messy (the feeder) or not. thanks
I love it! One thing I did was get a 3/4in dowel and drilled holes in the side 2x4s and just poked the dowels through. I think my chickens like the spherical nature of the roosts but I know all flocks are different. You are an amazing wood worker. I suck and usually take about twice as much lumber to make anything so I applaud your abilities!
Curious about how your watering system is still working out. I built something similar a few years ago and I've had to put down 2 chickens within the past year because they became ill. They were both showing the same symptoms, weak, lethargic, and not eating. When I clean out the rain barrel, it is disgusting inside and the water smells really bad. I add ACV once a month to help kill any bacteria, but I'm wondering if it's not enough. I'm contemplating dumping the whole watering system this summer and switching it to something that doesn't hold quite as much water so the chicks are getting fresher water more frequently. Btw, I have no idea what is causing them to get sick. I'm just convinced it's the water. It does not smell good.
I have not had any such issues so far, I will keep an eye on it though. We only use it about 6 months of the year so I am not sure if that makes any difference.
Some nice ideas here Andy - thanks for posting. I'm just getting research done. I just saw a waterer similar style - but only three cups - - for 21 birds! I thought that was way too few. How many birds do you have? Did this work out? I've since seen one with a removable inner cup - to make cleaning them easier; I like that idea. I like your idea of using rainwater - have you seen the 'prefilter systems'? They let the first flush of rain go to a bypass - so droppings and pieces of the shingles don't get into the water system. I know the birds want grit - but figure that's in a feeder. I subscribed and liked - I'll check out what else you've been up to...
At the time this video was made, we had close to 30 birds, and the number of watering cups I used was more than enough. they don't often need to all drink at once. The cups I used are removable so cleaning is easy. I have some gutter guards installed so I don't get much debris in the barrel. Thanks for watching
@@LogHouseFarm thank you for the reply. My neighbor has chickens. I bought a 5 gallon bucket and made some for him. He has a automatic timer and turned to water on, and he was just dumping it into a trough. He says his chickens are much happier now.
What kind of tap did you use? Every video I’ve seen of this setup other than yours requires a barrel with a removable lid in order to tighten a nut onto the part of the tap inside of the barrel. I noticed your barrel doesn’t have a removable lid
The hole is drilled to the size of the tap not including the threads, then the tap threads into the plastic. I was not sure how well it would work, but it's been holding just fine for all this time. I did add some caulking around the outside of the tap just in case.
@@LogHouseFarm thats great to hear seeing as I have a 55 gallon food grade barrel that doesn’t have a removable lid 😂 do you remember what tap you used? That’s all I’m missing from being able to do this. I appreciate your help man!
It's a standard outdoor tap with threads, not sure the make or model. I think as long as you have a threaded tap and the right sized bit to drill a hole, you should be ok. I tested the bit on a price of wood to make sure it was the right size for the threads.
Asphalt shingles have oil in them. Have you noticed oil in the water? If you notice the health of your chickens deteriorating it may be due to the oil in the shingles. Great idea otherwise!
I did a bit of research on this and I could not find anything stating that it is confirmed to be harmful to the chickens in any way (there may be info out there that I didn't find) I did find comments from some who have been doing this for many years without issue, and I have not seen any problems so far in our flock. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your concerns, and thanks for watching - Great comment!
Majority of people who run these systems deploy a "first wash" which is essentially a bluk of PVC pipe that collects the first say 5 minutes of rain into a longer tube, and at the top of that pipe similar to where it enters, is a drain to the barrel. Your first pipe fills up with all the nasty debris and stuff your talking about, and once its full the water overflows into your catch system (barrel) - Then every so often you go and drain the first catch area at the bottom, and start over.
These Chickens are spoiled - that should keep the eggs coming!
If I was a chicken and hawks and owls were a constant deathly threat… I’d appreciate an little awning while I was getting a cool drink. Nice. Chicken stamp of approval.
Looks great!
Thanks!
your upgrade for the watering system was well-worth the time and effort for it. 8 months where you don't have to get water to your chickens is an amazing time saver.
It sure is, I have no regrets 😄
Lucky Chickens!
Good job. Thanks for being detailed.
You're welcome
Thanks man, made sort of the same set up, working great 6 months in.
Wow, you are a genius. Thank you for giving all the measurement, this is exactly what i want when we get our chickens. My eggs are in the incubator so my husband has lot of time to prepare. Thank you again i love the video your chickens are so lucky to have you.
Congratulations on getting some chickens!! Thanks for the compliments and thanks for watching 😄
Just subscribed to your channel because i was looking into upgrading to the snapmaker A250, then i see a video on the same watering system i just built for my chicks! Wow, instant life bro’s! Keep up the great work!
Thanks so much, how's the watering system working out for you?
@@LogHouseFarm not that great, lol. I ended up just getting a 5 gallon watering system. I bought 10 , some leaked some worked, just not a great product in my opinion.
This idea is my favorite
Fancy Coop!
Well done
Great help
I built the same feeders for my coop I put clean outs on the top and bottom so there is a way to empty them with quarterly coop maintenance and a lid
Did something similar but used a 275g inc tote. I used a float valve so it fills with the hose during a drought. I have 16 chickens and 8 turkeys the turkeys were not smart enough to hit the yellow thing and dispense water... Had to change to the auto cup ones
Thank you, very helpful!!
You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
Nice video with good information and nuce efforts 😊😊😊
About the leg mites, try using a puffer to apply a layer of diatomaceous earth. It kills insects and is nontoxic to animals. It works in a dust bath too. Only have to re-apply if it gets wet and is cheap, easy, and never loses its efficacy.
Thank you, diatomaceous earth is a good suggestion.
I like your idea about the the rainwater container waterer but where I live it doesn't rain very much and our water that is here is really hard so my problem is the little water containers would get crusted up hard water deposits so I'm stuck with the water containers you get from tractor supply
I use those Japanese hand saws for everything (including cutting PVC!)
They are indeed very useful
Nice video Andy, subscribed
Thank you
Wow I love the new improvements to your coop. I just got chick's and am trying to do the most efficient way the first time. I don't mind learning from your experience. Thank you so much for sharing. Im still working on the most efficient roof but also on a budget. I might have to change that later. I live in a semi country setting and love it but not allowed to have rooster. Maybe if I share enough eggs I can add one next year. I love the sound.
Doing it right the first time is great, I hope my content helps even just a little bit. Thanks for watching.
Very Nice 👍
Thank you!
🇨🇦🇨🇦Hi Folks from Gander Newfoundland and Labrador Canada 🇨🇦🇨🇦
I was planning on rain collecting but then heard about the contaminants in asphalt shingles.
Great video!! I learned a lot. Thank you!
amazing video a lot of information straight to the point love it! I would love to see an update video after a year of using the feeder and watering system! how often you have to fill and clean are they messy (the feeder) or not. thanks
Thanks for watching. An update video is a great idea! It's on the list of future videos 👍
@@LogHouseFarm is it there yet? TIA
I love it! One thing I did was get a 3/4in dowel and drilled holes in the side 2x4s and just poked the dowels through. I think my chickens like the spherical nature of the roosts but I know all flocks are different. You are an amazing wood worker. I suck and usually take about twice as much lumber to make anything so I applaud your abilities!
Thanks, I make my sure of errors... But they don't all make it in the videos 😂
@@LogHouseFarm ahh i doubt sir. You're a pro!
Nice work.
Thanks 👍
Your solar light seems to have a timer that does not have a weekly set tup. How do you turn it on in the morning?
Unfortunately that light stopped working, buy nice or buy it twice!
So now we use a plugin light with a timer.
So very good mmm i like this 💯🤞
Curious about how your watering system is still working out. I built something similar a few years ago and I've had to put down 2 chickens within the past year because they became ill. They were both showing the same symptoms, weak, lethargic, and not eating. When I clean out the rain barrel, it is disgusting inside and the water smells really bad. I add ACV once a month to help kill any bacteria, but I'm wondering if it's not enough. I'm contemplating dumping the whole watering system this summer and switching it to something that doesn't hold quite as much water so the chicks are getting fresher water more frequently. Btw, I have no idea what is causing them to get sick. I'm just convinced it's the water. It does not smell good.
I have not had any such issues so far, I will keep an eye on it though. We only use it about 6 months of the year so I am not sure if that makes any difference.
Some nice ideas here Andy - thanks for posting.
I'm just getting research done. I just saw a waterer similar style - but only three cups - - for 21 birds! I thought that was way too few.
How many birds do you have? Did this work out?
I've since seen one with a removable inner cup - to make cleaning them easier; I like that idea.
I like your idea of using rainwater - have you seen the 'prefilter systems'? They let the first flush of rain go to a bypass - so droppings and pieces of the shingles don't get into the water system. I know the birds want grit - but figure that's in a feeder.
I subscribed and liked - I'll check out what else you've been up to...
At the time this video was made, we had close to 30 birds, and the number of watering cups I used was more than enough. they don't often need to all drink at once. The cups I used are removable so cleaning is easy. I have some gutter guards installed so I don't get much debris in the barrel.
Thanks for watching
He said he switched to a 5 gallon barrel? See other comments, I am looking for updated video.
@@illinoisvideoatlarge8039 Me as well.
This is a good idea, where I live we get snow so will it freeze?
Does the water stay fresh? Like it doesn’t get slimy and green because it sits in the barrel?
Awesome
How high of the ground are the red water cups?
About a foot, chicken breast height
@@LogHouseFarm thank you for the reply. My neighbor has chickens. I bought a 5 gallon bucket and made some for him. He has a automatic timer and turned to water on, and he was just dumping it into a trough. He says his chickens are much happier now.
Your a excellent Farmer.
New Subbie Now🙂
Thank you, and welcome!
Very nice
Thank you!
How the chicken learned to use the watering system that easy?
Tanks your information sir
You are welcome
what are you gong to do for winter? I like this Idea but we sometimes have a - 10 in our winter
It has to be drained for 4 months of the year or it will freeze and break.
Do you add something to the water to keep it clean?
I clean out the cups frequently, but I don't add anything to the water.
Great video! What size pvc did you use for the water cups ?!
I believe it was 1"
Larger PVC would perhaps be better for attaching the cups. Some of mine drip.
Do you put anything into your water barrel to keep things from growing inside? Or does it seem to move enough?
Great video 👍🍀🇺🇸
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How do you keep your water system from freezing up during the winter?
It is drained and not in use during the winter. During the winter we use a heated waterer
Excellent.. just sub
What kind of chicks are those in the beginning of the video?
Crested Cream Legbar - they are lovely chickens.
What kind of tap did you use? Every video I’ve seen of this setup other than yours requires a barrel with a removable lid in order to tighten a nut onto the part of the tap inside of the barrel. I noticed your barrel doesn’t have a removable lid
The hole is drilled to the size of the tap not including the threads, then the tap threads into the plastic. I was not sure how well it would work, but it's been holding just fine for all this time. I did add some caulking around the outside of the tap just in case.
@@LogHouseFarm thats great to hear seeing as I have a 55 gallon food grade barrel that doesn’t have a removable lid 😂 do you remember what tap you used? That’s all I’m missing from being able to do this. I appreciate your help man!
It's a standard outdoor tap with threads, not sure the make or model. I think as long as you have a threaded tap and the right sized bit to drill a hole, you should be ok.
I tested the bit on a price of wood to make sure it was the right size for the threads.
What breed of hens are your gray with the fancy hair do?
Crested Creme Legbar - they lay a blue egg and they are a really nice breed.
Does it freeze in the winter
We do get below freezing during the winter, so it gets drained and we use a heated waterer.
Definitely earned ir.
Throw a heat pump on their and circulate it.
Asphalt shingles have oil in them. Have you noticed oil in the water? If you notice the health of your chickens deteriorating it may be due to the oil in the shingles.
Great idea otherwise!
I did a bit of research on this and I could not find anything stating that it is confirmed to be harmful to the chickens in any way (there may be info out there that I didn't find) I did find comments from some who have been doing this for many years without issue, and I have not seen any problems so far in our flock. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your concerns, and thanks for watching - Great comment!
Majority of people who run these systems deploy a "first wash" which is essentially a bluk of PVC pipe that collects the first say 5 minutes of rain into a longer tube, and at the top of that pipe similar to where it enters, is a drain to the barrel. Your first pipe fills up with all the nasty debris and stuff your talking about, and once its full the water overflows into your catch system (barrel) - Then every so often you go and drain the first catch area at the bottom, and start over.
All was well until you had to mention the john deer tractor.....
That’s not… dust.