No cups to catch trash or grow mold, slime etc. Excellent! I’m doing this with a larger pvc pipe reservoir for 4 Bantams in a mini coop tractor alongside a gravity pvc feeder both attached to the coop. Just installed a Chick Lift on each end. Almost there. I hope I can find chickens when I’m ready for em!
I have the issue of freezing temperatures as well. I am trying a 55g barrel, with a submersible pump, attached to a 1/2” rubber hose, the hose connects to this same pvc set up with then the hose circulates back to the barrel. The barrel has a submersible heater to keep the water thawed. I’m hoping that the circulating warmish water will keep everything thawed out. :)
Thanks for the video! Is there any concern about the water runoff being tainted by the shingles. I am thinking about doing something like this but I wasn't sure if the shingle runoff was safe for the chickens to drink.
Do you have to flush/clean the system to prevent bacteria build up in the bar? If the barrel is full, does the water pressure become too high for the hens to be able to push the pins in? Many thanks.
It's been my experience that the water bar will freeze on colder nights (20's)causing the nipples to push out of their threading. I live in Georgia so our weather isn't too different from yours. You can mount a light bulb near it to help if you have a way to access power. I generally run a construction grade extension cord from the barn to the coop and just remove it when the weather improves. The water hose from the drum will probably still freeze but that shouldn't affect the nipples. The main concern to me is the PVC pipe itself freezing. Nice work. Good looking coop, too!
@@LazyLabAcres Ever end up figuring this one out? Only building my coop now, but living in New England I know I'll need to take preventative measures for this at some point.
I have this issue as well. I am trying a 55g barrel, with a submersible pump, attached to a 1/2” rubber hose, the hose connects to this same pvc set up with then the hose circulates back to the barrel. The barrel has a submersible heater to keep the water thawed. I’m hoping that the circulating warmish water will keep everything thawed out. :)
@@leemikle2242 I'm building my coop now and I'm pretty much going to do exactly this. 55gallon drum with one of those 500 watt de-icer/heaters inside. Then, I plan on introducing one of those small $30 pumps. Both the heater and pump will only kick on if the outside temperature hits 32F and will turn off once above 34F. So the thought is that between the constant movement of the water and it being slightly warm, it won't freeze. To make this happen, I'm not going to cap the other end of the PVC bar, but will instead have it circulate back to the barrel. I'm also going to use a larger PVC pipe than he used in this video. I might go for a 3" pipe. More surface area + warm water flow = shouldn't freeze. Finally, to aid in keeping the water in the barrel warm, I'm going to build an insulated box for it.
@@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403 well so far the water fountain pump I’m using, and the water bar has been recirculating perfectly. And I’m hoping I have the same luck come winter. FYI from the pump to water bar is 5/8” rubber clear hose, water bar, the the same type hose back…I treat my water with a small dose of liquid chlorine periodically to kill algea causing bacteria.
I have this issue as well. I am trying a 55g barrel, with a submersible pump, attached to a 1/2” rubber hose, the hose connects to this same pvc set up with then the hose circulates back to the barrel. The barrel has a submersible heater to keep the water thawed. I’m hoping that the circulating warmish water will keep everything thawed out. :)
When it got really cold (basically 1 week out of the whole winter) I drained it and just filled a water bowl for them to drink out of, but I know companies sell heaters you can put in the barrels for around $50. For us in North Carolina it's not completely necessary and I don't mind filling up their water bowl for only a week
Hey, can you tell me what type of drill you have there? My husband has one that is so heavy, I can't hold it with 1 hand and do anything effectively with it - plus you need power, and I don't have any way out here at my coop. Make/Model...that looks perfect for me! Oh, and did you go through a winter with that system? I am in Lake Wylie, SC - and need to know how it went for you - and what you did if anything if it froze. Thanks!
How do you keep the water in the hose and pvc pipe from getting hot? The water in our rain barrel was cold (filled with a hose) and within 5 minutes the water coming out of the poultry nipples were HOT!
Great video! Wondering if a pump is needed to get water to bar. Or is it enough to just have the bar lower than the spigot/hose attachment on the rain barrel? My rain barrel is about 6 feet from the water bar so I am using a 10ft hose to get the water to the bar. the barrel is higher, but the hose goes a bit lower and then up again when it connects to the water bar. Is this okay?
This is the 4th diy pvc waterer video I’ve watched and by far, the simplest, most efficient one of them all.
Thanks for watching!
No cups to catch trash or grow mold, slime etc.
Excellent! I’m doing this with a larger pvc pipe reservoir for 4 Bantams in a mini coop tractor alongside a gravity pvc feeder both attached to the coop. Just installed a Chick Lift on each end. Almost there. I hope I can find chickens when I’m ready for em!
Do you by chance have an update video on how this is holding up? Great build!
I’ve think I’ve watched 100’s of DIY coop videos! Your videos are the best I’ve seen!
I have the issue of freezing temperatures as well. I am trying a 55g barrel, with a submersible pump, attached to a 1/2” rubber hose, the hose connects to this same pvc set up with then the hose circulates back to the barrel. The barrel has a submersible heater to keep the water thawed. I’m hoping that the circulating warmish water will keep everything thawed out. :)
RV supply houses online sell water hoses with heat strips you an plug in. Heat strips can be wrapped around the pvc and plugged in as well.
Really great video. Appreciate your thoroughness!
Thanks for watching!
I did the same thing but having an issue with algae in the water barrel. Wondering if you add anything to the water.
I've heard copper or apple cider vinegar will work for the algae.
My bride loves this watering method
It's so easy and the chickens seem to like it too
I like your work.Very keen.
Thank you for the support!
How do you get the rain into the barrel.
Thanks for the video! Is there any concern about the water runoff being tainted by the shingles. I am thinking about doing something like this but I wasn't sure if the shingle runoff was safe for the chickens to drink.
I was wondering the same thing
Do you have to flush/clean the system to prevent bacteria build up in the bar?
If the barrel is full, does the water pressure become too high for the hens to be able to push the pins in?
Many thanks.
I drain it occasionally to help keep it clean, but there haven't been any pressure issues when the barrel is full
@@LazyLabAcres how do u drain it..sorry if it seems like a silly question but u glued the cap on the other end
It's been my experience that the water bar will freeze on colder nights (20's)causing the nipples to push out of their threading. I live in Georgia so our weather isn't too different from yours. You can mount a light bulb near it to help if you have a way to access power. I generally run a construction grade extension cord from the barn to the coop and just remove it when the weather improves.
The water hose from the drum will probably still freeze but that shouldn't affect the nipples. The main concern to me is the PVC pipe itself freezing.
Nice work. Good looking coop, too!
Thanks for the tip! I'm looking into the small solar powered heaters that you can put into the rain barrel to hopefully prevent that!
@@LazyLabAcres Ever end up figuring this one out? Only building my coop now, but living in New England I know I'll need to take preventative measures for this at some point.
I have this issue as well. I am trying a 55g barrel, with a submersible pump, attached to a 1/2” rubber hose, the hose connects to this same pvc set up with then the hose circulates back to the barrel. The barrel has a submersible heater to keep the water thawed. I’m hoping that the circulating warmish water will keep everything thawed out. :)
@@leemikle2242
I'm building my coop now and I'm pretty much going to do exactly this. 55gallon drum with one of those 500 watt de-icer/heaters inside. Then, I plan on introducing one of those small $30 pumps. Both the heater and pump will only kick on if the outside temperature hits 32F and will turn off once above 34F. So the thought is that between the constant movement of the water and it being slightly warm, it won't freeze.
To make this happen, I'm not going to cap the other end of the PVC bar, but will instead have it circulate back to the barrel. I'm also going to use a larger PVC pipe than he used in this video. I might go for a 3" pipe. More surface area + warm water flow = shouldn't freeze.
Finally, to aid in keeping the water in the barrel warm, I'm going to build an insulated box for it.
@@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403 well so far the water fountain pump I’m using, and the water bar has been recirculating perfectly. And I’m hoping I have the same luck come winter. FYI from the pump to water bar is 5/8” rubber clear hose, water bar, the the same type hose back…I treat my water with a small dose of liquid chlorine periodically to kill algea causing bacteria.
Where are you in NC?
Can I heat the barrel and then will the tube still freeze? Insulation for the pipe?
Wwwery Cool concept. I have to consider freezing issues, though. Get’s sometimes -20C here during the winter… All the best 🇫🇮
Throw a solar heater in the bin!
I have this issue as well. I am trying a 55g barrel, with a submersible pump, attached to a 1/2” rubber hose, the hose connects to this same pvc set up with then the hose circulates back to the barrel. The barrel has a submersible heater to keep the water thawed. I’m hoping that the circulating warmish water will keep everything thawed out. :)
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Where did you get the adapter?
I know we didn't have a hard winter, but did they freeze? I'm above you in RVA.
Did you have any freezing issues this past winter? Great idea.
When it got really cold (basically 1 week out of the whole winter) I drained it and just filled a water bowl for them to drink out of, but I know companies sell heaters you can put in the barrels for around $50. For us in North Carolina it's not completely necessary and I don't mind filling up their water bowl for only a week
That was excellent, thank you! :)
Thanks for watching!
half inch pipe? how big is an american inch, or does he have tiny hands?
Where in NC are you do you sell chickens 🐔 nice job
Was about to ask the same thing to see if this would be ok in the cold out here in the south eastern NC
Hey, can you tell me what type of drill you have there? My husband has one that is so heavy, I can't hold it with 1 hand and do anything effectively with it - plus you need power, and I don't have any way out here at my coop. Make/Model...that looks perfect for me! Oh, and did you go through a winter with that system? I am in Lake Wylie, SC - and need to know how it went for you - and what you did if anything if it froze. Thanks!
Thank you!
Any concern for pathogens or stagnation in the rain barrel, or do the chickens keep the water flowing well enough?
No issues so far. They guzzle it down!
How do you keep the water in the hose and pvc pipe from getting hot? The water in our rain barrel was cold (filled with a hose) and within 5 minutes the water coming out of the poultry nipples were HOT!
Cover the barrel in the summer with a cheap solar blanket to reflect the sun heat.
Great video! Wondering if a pump is needed to get water to bar. Or is it enough to just have the bar lower than the spigot/hose attachment on the rain barrel? My rain barrel is about 6 feet from the water bar so I am using a 10ft hose to get the water to the bar. the barrel is higher, but the hose goes a bit lower and then up again when it connects to the water bar. Is this okay?
Where did you find the 3/4" hose adapter?
I got mine at Lowes.
Lowes/HD
That's is innovative
Saw some other chicken owners with a similar set up so it was a no brainer!
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Do you have a video on the rain barrel?
Unfortunately I don't. I just ran the gutter to it and connected a simple garden hose to it. Super easy and quick install!
How did you build the stand for the rain barrel?
Do you think it would work under pressure?
Not sure to be honest. You'd have to reach out to the manufacturer
Cool !!!
Thanks!
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Thanks for watching!