![]() Chickens will naturally drink more as the temperatures climb. In the summer, it is essential to provide your chickens with plenty of fresh water. Supplying Chickens With Fresh Water During Hot Weather Some people provide both in-coop and outside options, allowing chickens to eat and drink whenever they choose. Many chicken keepers have them in the cool only. Some chicken keepers provide feed and water stations outside of the coop only. The actual location of your waterers is somewhat of a personal preference. Hanging your waterers or placing them on an elevated surface, like a cinderblock that is approximately chicken-shoulder height will make it easy for your hens to get a drink, and prevent the water from getting soiled. You can either raise the waterer to a higher place so that it is not too low on the ground where all chicken poop and other debris will make its way in there. If it’s too low, your chickens will kick dirt or manure into the water. You are going to want to put your chicken waterers where your chickens hang out! But you will want to consider if you want your drinkers in the coop or outside in the run, accessibility not only for the chickens but also you for maintenance and refills. If you decided to go this route, you can find several tutorial-style videos available on youtube to walk you through setup. The water flows as needed to the nipples or cups as the chickens drink out of it. ![]() These waterers hook directly up to a water source such as a hose or water spigot and may require some very basic plumbing knowledge and materials like PVC pipe. They are the most complex watering system you will have to set up, but they make up for it by taking care of your chickens’ water needs automatically. Automatic Chicken WaterersĪutomatic chicken waterers provide the freshest water to your chickens, with the least amount of daily work on your part. Gravity chicken waterers work by allowing the water in the reservoir to seep out through the tiny opening in the dish area when the water level drops to a certain point, filling it up as needed to keep the water dish filled. ![]() They have a globe-shaped reservoir on top with an opening that is typically smaller than the base. Gravity-style waterers usually feature heavy-duty plastic, but you can also find them in metal. The most common type of chicken waterer you will find at feed and farm stores are gravity-style waterers. Galvanized metal waterers last a very long time, but I’ve personally had issues with galvanized metal waterers rusting and prefer plastic waterers. Plastic will often be less expensive and lighter to handle. Both plastic and metal are very durable materials, but both have their advantages and drawbacks. Generally, when you are shopping for chicken waterers, you will find plastic and metal waterers. Make sure to have the water system they are accustomed to available to them in the meantime! Chickens are creatures of habit, but they will figure out the new system in a few days.
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