These are how how to videos should be, simple to the point, no ego. Well done and I thank you
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, appreciate that.
@Xassaw
Жыл бұрын
And with humor. Well done
@marcireno8767
Жыл бұрын
This is so cool! Haven’t seen this set up. I think I (65 year old grandma) can do this! I have over 80 chickens and it wears me out filling water for ducks and chickens at least every other day. Thanks a bunch!
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
It definitely helps. You only have to haul every couple of weeks
@jbdjessa2
6 ай бұрын
So, do we think this would be a suitable solution for a guard goose too? 👀 That would be fabulous.
@user-xb1ht4py2v
2 жыл бұрын
literaly hundreds of videos on how to do this, BUt this is the easiest and simplest by far. Step one cut a hole, step two shove fitting in. DONE!
@NicholsCounty
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, those street elbows work perfect for these. Glad I figured it out.
@andrewknow5254
Жыл бұрын
@@NicholsCountyonly thing I may be wrong but wouldn't the waterer be better away from the window to prevent algae buildup?
@michaellatham1971
Жыл бұрын
Great build. I’m about to cut my barrel. Last question. Did your roosters have any trouble getting big heads in to eat?
@jamiedavis9146
Жыл бұрын
Cool, feeder and water, I watched this video and love the amounts of feed that you can put in it, my 14 year old son has about 30-40 chicken's that he feeds every day after school, his feeder's on hold about 5-7pounds and it don't last long this will help him big time thanks for sharing this video!
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
You bet! I make a bunch of these for people around here.
@jerradallen6316
Жыл бұрын
I started raising chickens at his age and have became addicted lol. I have around 80 chickens a incubator full of eggs and plan on hatching around 500 this year 😂
@bethupson2492
Жыл бұрын
I have the same feeders. Did them about 4 yrs ago with those large garbage cans you bring out to the road. A friend worked as a garbage man and got me a few old cans. They work amazing. Love that they have wheels .
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
They work well, too. But buying them new was more expensive than these bigger blue barrels.
@JmarieD
Жыл бұрын
I'm hoping to get some used ones from a defunct trash company this week. Will power wash it out. I think they are asking$30 each
@SEEAFRIKA
Жыл бұрын
Guys if you love what you watch thumbs up, I’m gonna try this in my farm as well
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ScottyD
Жыл бұрын
Great idea on the feeder... however I build a 5 gallon version of this years ago and once the mice get wind of your feeder, they will empty it out quickly. I converted to a tube style feeder that I built with a hardware cloth top to keep critters out of and it has the ability to close up nightly at the bottom where the chickens feed from. I have not had mice attack my feeders anymore.
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Yeah mice are an issue. But I have way too many chickens to use tube style feeders.
@stenerikrolfo8984
Жыл бұрын
How do you make a tube style feeder? My husband's parents had 800 chickens but it was in Sweden . We are in California now with a lot of , for us, unknown critters. Want to make sure our chickens are safe and have food😂
@jackiecolesworthy942
Жыл бұрын
I add cayenne pepper to my chicken feed; actually good for parasites in the chickens and the chickens can’t taste it. Mice will run away! 😅
@georgeingridirwin6180
Ай бұрын
@@jackiecolesworthy942 Great idea, thanks. Do you use flakes or just the powder??
@jackiecolesworthy942
Ай бұрын
@@georgeingridirwin6180 I use the powder, purchased in 5 lb containers from Amazon.
@WRKH949
Жыл бұрын
You sir, ARE AWSOME!! I have been looking to build this, i am done with consumer-grade gear. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
You bet. Cheap, easy, and efficient.
@normalara1417
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this!👍. My husband & I were thinking of going on a trip and he asked me, "what about the chickens? Who's going to feed & water them?" Definitely going to be making both of these.👍 Thank you.🥰🙏
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome. They're easy to build and great for vacations.
@brendanelson1027
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this. The fittings for the feeders are genius!
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
You bet! They also sell screw on ones on Amazon.
@cpet5048
Жыл бұрын
Well done! Proud of u showing us this. I'm definitely going to have a go. From the United Kingdom xx
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@user-neo71665
Жыл бұрын
I've done this and will tell you without more ports in that large of a feeder you have a huge area of feed that will sit and go bad/mold. The chickens simply cant reach in and get to the whole bottom to eat so it just sits. A 55 gallon barrel feeder really needs ports all around it to for the most part stop it. I say for the most part because there is still a section in the center they can't reach that sits. As for waterers I use horizonal nipples. I swapped to them 5 years ago and out of the 20 or so in use I think I've had 3 go bad.
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, thanks for the tip. When the feed gets low. I just dump it out so they can scratch through it on the ground. I don't pile new feed on top of old feed. There are all kinds of ways to fix that problem. Like you said, more feed ports is an easy way to fix it.
@anndennis7163
10 ай бұрын
I suggest a cone shape of some kind to sit in the center (might have to glue it to remain in the center)
@williamlaprarie3007
Жыл бұрын
My grandpa used an old toilet tank with direct water filling. He just took the plunger out. So when the float dropped and the water kicked on it filled the pipe up and filled up the water feeders connected to the pipe.😂
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Nice
@tthomestead2763
Жыл бұрын
The 55 gallon water is a great idea for people who live off grid and may just be getting started and have to haul water. Its nice to fill it and not worry about refilling every day when it gets hot out.
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I check on mine once a week or so.
@TheBrewCaptain
Жыл бұрын
Great video. I’m going to do this with a 5 gallon bucket. My flock isn’t quite big enough for 55 gallons 👍🏻
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
That works too
@mubizz80
Жыл бұрын
Great innovation. Thank you for sharing. However, that red drinker seems to be dangling as the chickens touch it. I guess water spillage is possible when they begin playing around, especially as they chase one another
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
No it's weighted. I mean if they hit it hard enough sure. But that's why I built that table for them.
@AshGreen359
Жыл бұрын
There are kits for those feeders for 5 gallon buckets. Three 5 gallon buckets only last two days. Most of it got wasted. I have 16 birds and they only need 4lbs a day.
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Get a 55 gallon drum. Last you 11x longer
@AshGreen359
Жыл бұрын
@@NicholsCounty yeah that cost me a fortune in feed. They only need one scoop a day
@ravenoustreasure7452
Жыл бұрын
This was amazing..you have earned my subscription!
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@debragoldsby6841
Жыл бұрын
Just got my stuff to make me the feeder and water...I Love your idea. can't wait to get them done...
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Great. Thanks for watching!
@conniehalley
Жыл бұрын
Very well made video, simple, easy to follow.
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@gcnewd
Жыл бұрын
I am curious..what happens to all the feed at the bottom of drum. Do you have to empty that ever now and then so it doesn't go bad? Nice video. Good job 👍
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
When it gets low I dump it for the chickens to scratch through.
@mariellemartin5910
Жыл бұрын
Wow that’s a time saver for sure.
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Yes it is.
@dannymarkgraf34
Жыл бұрын
that is awesome. so simple, but perfect. great video. thanks for sharing
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@markgasper9390
Жыл бұрын
Great video! I appreciate the detail you give in building these. The Amazon link for the 3" street elbow is not the same as you used anymore. I was able to find them in a quick internet search. Thank you!
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting me.
@bukmeier
11 ай бұрын
That didn’t look consensual at 11:35 Lol Thanks for the vid. I’m always looking for improved ideas. Currently looking for Water freezing mitigation. In the spring I’m switching to your dome technique. Thank u
@NicholsCounty
11 ай бұрын
It never is haha.
@Joaquinek
2 ай бұрын
Great video. Loving it. Thanks for sharing the information. Can you please share the height of the wooden base for the chicken waterer? I can see you build of 4x4 wooden material so 32” or 24”
@NicholsCounty
2 ай бұрын
I just kind of eye balled it. Probably about 24-28 inches. Doesn't matter as long as its taller than the waterer.
@lobo1368
Жыл бұрын
Up here in Michigan the waterer wouldn't work in winter. Appreciate your video. Ty❤
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Yeah. Mine freezes up as well. You can get a heater
@independentcontactors339
Жыл бұрын
I love the chickens at the end
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
I love them too.
@michaelsalazar1665
Жыл бұрын
Excited to build this, thanks so much! One question. Have you problems with algae with the waterer?
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Yeah it does build up if it's in direct sun. If it's in the shade its not a problem.
@michaelsalazar1665
Жыл бұрын
@@NicholsCounty The shade it is. Thanks again for the guidance and the prompt response. God bless and have a great weekend!
@outdoorsadrenaline
Жыл бұрын
Very good I like it, simple! thanks for sharing. Thinking about options for quail and I think I could do something similar scaled down.
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Yeah a 5 gallon bucket would work.
@russellverdin8339
Жыл бұрын
Your watering drum is great. But what do you do about the rats for the feed? Rats are going to get in your Coupe and go straight for the feed. So what do you do to keep the rats at Bay?
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
I have bucket traps. You're never going to keep mice out of an old barn like this. They'll always find a way.
@aladrasullivan9018
Жыл бұрын
It's called an outside cat,I have 2 an no rats!!
@brucemunro7257
Жыл бұрын
Good stuff. The feeder will work for me, but I live in northern Minnesota, so a heated watering system is a must. I'll figure one out and let you know.
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Yes this will definitely freeze. If you have heat tape that might work.
@lindsychatterton
7 ай бұрын
Did you figure out something to keep it from freezing ?
@Theoriginalurbanbuffalo
Жыл бұрын
Could I do this with a 2 or three gallon Waterer? I have 12 chickens and like to change the water every few days. Thank you for this video! It’s so easy to follow!! Best one yet. I’m going to try this in the next few days😊
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Yes, you can do this with any size container. 5 gallon buck would probably be the easiest as they're so readily available.
@chrisc5726
Жыл бұрын
Just got mine installed- same set up for both feeder and waterer. Took a bit from Farmer Boy because the waterer was backordered. Can’t think of a better way to water 44 chickens, soon 52.
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Nice. I hope your wood water stand was as sweet as mine.
@user-uf2nt6ly3k
2 жыл бұрын
Liked the video and plan to make something similar today with my main man. Just curious how you heat the water in the winter if you're in a cold climate location? ALSO, you experience no overflow of feed out the PVC spouts? Love the simplicity you used. Thanks for sharing with the People!
@NicholsCounty
2 жыл бұрын
Hi. I don't have issues with birds pulling out food. If you mix food, such as corn and pellets, or use scratch, then yes you will have issues. Certain birds will like one or the other and then pull it out. If you have this issue just get some duct take and make a little lip on the bottom. Or you could make a drop box underneath to catch the overflow.
@Coloradolostandfound
Жыл бұрын
Nice! I especially like the waterer. Thanks.
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@RankarSama
Жыл бұрын
I’m going to be adding this to mine great idea love it!
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@bobbysueeverson2151
Жыл бұрын
Looks awesome. Cold winters where we live. Very sad!
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Yeah that tube will freeze right up
@Lady_of_Ishpeming
Жыл бұрын
Love this! I'm going to do this for my winter coop!
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Sounds great!
@lobo1368
Жыл бұрын
Curious...are you going to do the waterer?.. do you heat your coop. Ty
@Lady_of_Ishpeming
Жыл бұрын
@lobo13 Yes I will also make the waterer. I use deep compost bedding in winter for heat in the hoop coop. Then they are on pasture when it is warm. My coop is on skids so I can move it to a new spot and clean up the old area.
@lindsychatterton
7 ай бұрын
Love this idea ! What about keeping it from freezing ?
@NicholsCounty
7 ай бұрын
You can add a heater. Or move to a nicer place that doesn't have freezing weather :).
@jbdjessa2
6 ай бұрын
Haha!
@domading2759
Жыл бұрын
I feed about 250 lbs per day and water about 30 gallons per day in my broiler house alone.. Been looking for a good solution to cut down on work.. Not sure I could trust all that water in one container that a malfunction might happen and flood the broiler house or lose birds to lack of.. The feeder has potential with some engineering changes. My floor level also raises about 10-12 inches with every 8 week crop so I like hanging feeders for that reason.. But you have my head working.. Thanks
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
This waterer is legit. I haven't had a single issue with it since I installed it a year ago. But I do understand the concern. Good luck.
@microsnook3
Жыл бұрын
You should use rain gutters and hook them into the barrel and never worry about filling it again. Maybe a filter for debris or a charcoal too to keep water nice. More money but more water.
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
That's definitely a good plan for one or two. But I have 9 of these barrels.
@curtisgrudzielanek6513
Жыл бұрын
One of the best videos I've found so far. How does this waterer hold up over the winter months? Do you have any tips to make this work smoothly over winter?
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Our winters aren't bad here so it does well. If you have bad winters I recommend heat tape.
@curtisgrudzielanek6513
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@garyadkins4194
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing what the tab is for on the 3 in. pipe. Now I can use the liquid nail for something else. Yes, I am mentally challenged! DUH
@NicholsCounty
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I don't think that's what that tab is meant for but it definitely makes for a good chicken feeder.
@randallcarver6950
Жыл бұрын
Love the waterer feed is no big deal but hate filling waterers
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I hear you.
@Matt-1926
Жыл бұрын
like the idea. However, it doesn't look like the chickens can reach the bottom of the feed barrel. If you keep pouring new feed on top how do you keep the feed on the bottom, that they can't reach, from going rancid?
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
When it gets to the bottom you don't keep pouring feed on top. Problem fixed. Dump the feed on the ground. They eat it.
@georgeingridirwin6180
Ай бұрын
How is the waterer for staying clean?? I find our girls get it so dirty. Maybe i have it hanging too low. 🤔🤔🤔 I like this because i doubt it'll really freeze in winter. We're in the NC mountains. So the temperature next to never gets to cold, at least not for very long. Thanks for a wonderful video & all the practical tips.
@NicholsCounty
Ай бұрын
You have to clean it every now and then. But as long as it's out of the sun won't grow algae as fast.
@georgeingridirwin6180
Ай бұрын
@@NicholsCounty thanks
@FarmerBrad
5 ай бұрын
We make automatic chicken waterers that hook up to the garden hose. Look up farmer brad chicken waterers!
@NicholsCounty
5 ай бұрын
I can't risk them failing and flooding out my coops.
@FarmerBrad
5 ай бұрын
You could put a timer where it turns on the water two times a day if that is a concern.
@SpYucaipaSoCal
Жыл бұрын
I like the water cup that have the float shut offs. They are cheap and dependable. I always turn the cups up against the bucket or barrel so they don’t get knocked around. I have a few of the little giant hanging basins but they are a bit of a learning curve and $35 each. For 5 hens a 5 gallon bucket is good for a week’s worth of water supply. And easy pick up wash out with spray nozzle or carry to a hose somewhere to get a bath. The feeders here aren’t for me I’d have nice and rats out the wazoo in no time. I use treadle feeders now and rarely see any rats anywhere now.
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Yeah these are more for bigger flocks. Mice are always an issue around any open feed, but yes this is definitely not mouse proof.
@alexjohnson7065
Жыл бұрын
Regarding how to keep the water from freezing during the winter when making a waterer of this size? Or if that would even be an issue. We have really cold winters here in Oklahoma. We currently have a 5 gallon waterer that we use a ceramic heat light to keep from freezing. Actually I just realized my solution lol.
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
The tube will freeze before the water barrel. Heat tape works well.
@davidthedocker1956
Жыл бұрын
Great idea will be sure to try it soon thank you
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Awesome. Hope it turns out for you as good as it did for me.
@ozarkshomesteadandfarm
Жыл бұрын
Subscribed….. it’s hard to find wateres that are easy to keep clean, chickens always find a way to crap in their water….. the best I used so far was water cups but I might try this, never seen a bell waterer
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Water cups work, but they break. And if you have a 55 gallon drum full, then it's a lot of water on the ground.
@ozarkshomesteadandfarm
Жыл бұрын
@@NicholsCounty I put a cage over it so they could only put their heads in and not step on it…… but now I live in an area that freezes so cups are not an option 🙁
@stephenmesser8849
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for an informative video. I've had chickens for years but am just realizing the benefits of 55 gal drums vs 5 gal bucket. One question....would 55 gal steel drum work for this too (obviously cutting tools would be different) or any tweaks to make it work?
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Yeah. They should work just fine. If you use one for water, you'll need some sort of fitting. Also, it could rust eventually.
@Orangeshebert
Ай бұрын
Well done. Even a less than tech person like myself thinks she may be able to accomplish
@NicholsCounty
Ай бұрын
Great!
@ginnyday9224
Жыл бұрын
Wow, this is awesome. I’ve been struggling on how to do something like this the only thing is my chicken coop is not big enough to put those drums in there. Do you think they can work from the outside maybe using something different or either way I love this thank you 🤗🙏🏻
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Yes, of course. The tube is long enough for the waterer. The feeder would be kind of hard to do without a bunch of modifications.
@jmc8577
Жыл бұрын
Thanks never heard of bell water. Keen as
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
They are the best.
@victorialemus7030
Жыл бұрын
Very good and helping me a lot
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Great!
@valeriefreeman9672
Жыл бұрын
Has anyone used these for ducks with success? Great idea.
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
I think they would spill a lot of water. But it would work.
@johnmacabinquil8777
Жыл бұрын
Great idea! Thanks for sahring.
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@michaelc5479
5 ай бұрын
I like the waterer, but that line going through a hole has to leak, at least a little. Why not install a bulkhead fitting and quick connect? That's what I'm shopping for to do this same thing with that modification. Thanks for the ideas.
@NicholsCounty
4 ай бұрын
It doesn't leak. Made this 2 years ago. Not a drop lost. Just have to drill the right size hole. I have 7 of these waterers.
@michaelc5479
4 ай бұрын
@@NicholsCounty ok, i drilled a 5/16" hole and was able to push the hose through from the outside after warming it a bit with a lighter and it's working great. I can always add a valve later if it starts to leak. Thanks
@miriamwathoni5535
Жыл бұрын
Very very creative. Thanks
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@bruceshearer1719
Жыл бұрын
...A great video...thank you ,Sir🇨🇦
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@braxtonbielski5803
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Getting supplies together now. Do you have a rough estimate on the dimensions for the stand? I know you just through it together but I’d like to make one trip to the store if possible. Thank you!
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Just measured. It's approximately 25"x25"x25".
@braxtonbielski5803
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot. Everything came out beautifully. I ordered the feed ports cause they were cheap and came with the drill bit, super clean and easy to install. Thanks for the help and am looking forward to my 6 chickens having an extremely long term source of feed and water.
@JJ-nc9kl
2 ай бұрын
Hi. Thanks for sharing this design. I’m curious how water doesn’t leak from the hole where the tube fits in. Please let me know. I’m using the deep litter method, and I can’t have water leaking in the coop
@NicholsCounty
2 ай бұрын
You drill the hole slightly smaller than the tube. I have 14 waterers like this (55 gallon and 5 gallon). None of them leak.
@TheRainHarvester
Жыл бұрын
Suggest a tapped fitting into barrel. When the tube gets hot/cold/brittle it could leak.
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
I haven't had any issues yet. 100 degrees in the summer. 0 degrees in winter. It does freeze.
@TheRainHarvester
Жыл бұрын
@@NicholsCounty it sometimes happens when the tube gets stiff after a few (3?) Years. If shaded well, it may not. Great video!
@lauracantrell3367
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the awesome feeder video!!!!
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Homestead.Sistas.Collaborative
7 ай бұрын
This is great! Thanks for sharing.
@NicholsCounty
7 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@Og_Farm
Жыл бұрын
Easy steps to follow, good work 😊
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot 😊
@carfro8ify
Жыл бұрын
@NicholsCounty what kind of feed do you give your chicks? Thanks for this great video
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
I do medicated chick starter for chicks and pellets for full grown birds
@robertlawton7991
Жыл бұрын
I'm just curious but with a big amount of water just sitting there doesn't it build a slim inside the drum and if so howbdo you solve it?
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
If it's in direct sunlight it will grow algae. If in the dark, it's not bad at all. But you just clean as needed with a pressure washer or a long brush.
@HKhulu
10 ай бұрын
Hey your video is amazing, I will be doing it soon, can you help me out. There are rats and mice at my place. What will I do to prevent the rats from going into the hole and ruining the food inside?
@NicholsCounty
10 ай бұрын
They won't borrow into the feed. But this type of feeder will attract more mice. Get some bucket traps and bait with peanut butter.
@DavidHernandez-yj3ie
Ай бұрын
Nice work 😎 what brand hole saw is that btw?
@NicholsCounty
Ай бұрын
Spyder
@Homestead.Sistas.Collaborative
7 ай бұрын
Good stuff! Thanks for sharing.
@NicholsCounty
7 ай бұрын
You bet!
@Theoriginalurbanbuffalo
Жыл бұрын
Tractor supply (where I live) sells those barrels now for $150, no joke.
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Yeah was at rural king today and saw a plain burn barrel going got 39.99. Crazy.
@jackiecolesworthy942
Жыл бұрын
Love your ideas and instructions! Regarding the waterer, does the tube from barrel to Plasson waterer have to hang straight down? I wanted to have barrel outside the run, so the black hose would be more slightly slanted up to the barrel, but I don’t know if that would negatively affect the gravity feed. Any thoughts on that?
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
As long as your water bucket is higher than the bell waterer, it will work.
@jeffnorman1598
Жыл бұрын
That's really helpful bub. Thanks
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
You bet.
@chantala1075
Жыл бұрын
Great video, will definitely try it. Thank you.
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Great. Let me know how it turns out.
@patty9265
Жыл бұрын
Nice set up.
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@faustomikhael221
10 ай бұрын
Hello. Just wanted to ask you how this feeder is going so far? Aren't you getting troubles woth the rooster, having such large combs, not being able to reach the feed through the holes?
@NicholsCounty
10 ай бұрын
It works good. Does cause mice problems. Roosters eat just fine.
@a.luchesa6823
6 ай бұрын
Hello just checking on how the Plasson bell drinker is doing with the gravity fed water source , thank you
@NicholsCounty
6 ай бұрын
Great. I have like 8 of them now.
@a.luchesa6823
6 ай бұрын
Are you having any trouble with the chickens jumping up on barrel stand and pooping all over it ?
@NicholsCounty
5 ай бұрын
Not in this pen. But I have had it be an issue in other pens.
@ichetuckneeoutfitters
Жыл бұрын
Hey man I'm most definitely gonna make me some of these
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Great. They work well.
@stevenneeley3966
Жыл бұрын
Hi there! Awesome video! I do have a question about the waterer. I noticed when you showed it working it drips out of the white parts but will that over flow the bottom at all? It doesn't seem to be like a gravity waterer that only fills it's self as the chickens begin to drink what's there. Just curious
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
I'm not 100% sure how it works. But it definitely doesn't overflow.
@carmenmariacortesmarin2664
Жыл бұрын
This is great 👍 thank you for sharing
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
You bet.
@bobclark7211
Жыл бұрын
Good ideas for none freezing months
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Move to Tennessee. Works year round, mostly.
@GRich-nl8ks
Жыл бұрын
You posted this 9 months ago.. are you still happy with the bell waterer? Thinking about setting up the same system you have. Thanks
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Yes. I'm actually going to convert all my coop drinkers like this. Tired of water cups being broken off and flooding my coops. One thing of note, this black line will freeze, where as the water nipple crosses do not.
@elleehunter-jones2337
Жыл бұрын
@@NicholsCounty I live in NW FL. I was looking at making a 55gal waterer and came across your video. Was wondering...how does the waterer STOP dripping so that it doesn't just continuously flow out? I bought the little giant dome waterer and thought, it would be great, not so much. I just need something to ensure my girls have lots of water in the HOT FL sun.
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
@@elleehunter-jones2337 I'm not really sure, I think it's magic. It just knows when to stop. I have like 4 of these and they all work great. I have a link in the description.
@aladrasullivan9018
Жыл бұрын
@Ellee Hunter-Jones the pressure from air in it, keeps it from constantly flowing out.
@michaellatham1971
Жыл бұрын
It has a spring valve/ cut off. When the water flows out into the rim the weight lowers the internal mechanism to stop the flow. When they drink it lifts back into the open position letting water flow and the system repeats.
@jansan9125
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Is the waterer still leak free?
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Yes, it is
@onthetide
Жыл бұрын
I raise Gamefowl. Every male needs to be separated once they crow. I single pair my fowl. Do you have maybe a conversion of this much smaller. Like maybe a half kilo of food and perhaps two liters of water. Chicken tip is get acidified copper sulfate. Mix 1/8 a tablespoon per gallon of water and green stuff won’t grow during the hot season and it kills bacterial growth in fowl.
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
You can always use a bucket. They make smaller buckets. 5 gallon. 2.5 gallon. 1 gallon.
@thomasbyerly4305
Жыл бұрын
Wondering how this has worked out for you. Talking about the water barrel's. I did this for 100 birds but found very difficult to keep slim from growing inside the barrel.
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
You have to clean them out ever couple of months. You can always paint them black to help. Or there I'd an additive you can put in the water to stop algea growth.
@Wolfe_Metals_Stacking
Жыл бұрын
1 Tbs Apple Cider Vinegar per gallon of water kills algae and helps bird health. Would only need to do it every 2-3 fill ups
@ryanlevron1972
2 жыл бұрын
The only thing I did not catch was how you rigged up the water to regulate how much water is coming through the hose
@NicholsCounty
2 жыл бұрын
You don't control the amount of water that comes out. The bell waterer automatically does that (there is a weight in the bell waterer that holds it level and when it senses low water it auto fills). All you have to do is give it a water source.
@ryanlevron1972
2 жыл бұрын
@@NicholsCounty That is exactly what I was talking about...... A method of regulating the water
@NicholsCounty
2 жыл бұрын
@@ryanlevron1972 Yeah I guess I should have explained it better in the video. Just assume it's magic.
@benmorris1657
9 ай бұрын
I added a swamp cooler float valve to the waterer so it fills automatically
@NicholsCounty
9 ай бұрын
Nice. I can't risk something going wrong and flooding out my coop.
@drehogan115
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Great job!
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@HankPrescott-mn3he
Жыл бұрын
Do you get the bell waterer from tractor supply or a feed store?
@dantheman9852
Жыл бұрын
Is there a reason you didn't cut the hose shorter for the waterer? Instead of wrapping it around like you did.
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Not really. Just to keep the hose long in case I need it. But it makes no difference.
@noelganachaud3699
Жыл бұрын
You can put a semi-circle piece of plastic onto the front of the feeder entrance so that the feed does not spill out onto the ground...
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Not all chickens dump the feed out. Sometimes I'll get a random rooster that likes to feed his ladies and knock feed out. You can do the semi circle plastic you suggested or just make one out of a couple layers of duct tape. I have enough chickens that any feed that spills gets immediately eaten up.
@pinsneedles1743
Жыл бұрын
Have you any problem with the chickens wasting the feed?
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Some times you'll get a chicken that pulls a lot of feed out. You can make a little lip on these with duct taoe to mitigate that problem. Or you can block off the whole until they eat all the food on the ground. Just make sure this is in a dry place and the feed on the ground won't go to waste.
@MarioMartinez-os5ch
Жыл бұрын
Good job
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@stevenjames1951
Жыл бұрын
Doesn't that much water go bad in the heat of the summer? Here in South Arizona it gets an ezzy 115° to 120° up to 128° at times and I have to put ice in the water during the hottest part of the day
@NicholsCounty
Жыл бұрын
It doesn't go bad. Tanks needs to be cleaned from time to time.
@AztecWarrior69_69
10 ай бұрын
3:50 Run you drill backwards first, to start. Makes it way easier. 5:50 You are taking way more effort than need be to pop those fittings in. Best thing to do is, right before you break through with the hole saw, drill a hole just big enough that lets the knob pass though with easy, at the bottom. When you put the fitting in you simply rotate it into position. Plug the bottom hole with anything the chickens can't rip apart. When it comes time to clean the barrel you can easily take them out. When done get some non treated 3/8ths plywood and cut a diverter plate for the bottom of the barrel. Cut it so the feed slides down to the fittings and there is none back on the other side just sitting there getting old. You can use a bit of cardboard to get the inicial template. Once you get a semi tight fit cut a few layers using the 3/8s. Layers is for the weight of the feed and you can fold the plywood easier to get it in the barrel. Once you get the layers ready to screw together, get a bicycle tire tube (just big enough to pull over the diverter) and slip it over. hopefully you made a good seal. Done this once before for a friend and it worked out nice. However I have done it with cement before and that took way less time and effort. Laid the drum on it's side, at an angle and poured some water in and got the right angle I wanted. And added some food coloring. Drilled a 1/2" hole directly under to let the water out. Marked the line where the food coloring was. Took utility knife and remarked it, Drilled holes in a few places below that line. Got some vinegar and a scotch brite scrubbing pad and scrubbed 1/2in to 3/4" above the line and ALL over under the line, it will not bond well if you do not do this. Screwed in 3in bolts into the holes, to keep the concrete in place for ever just in case it did not bond well. Mixed the concrete and poured it in while keeping the angle. Smoothed it out, brushed the surface for texture. Poured a HIGH gloss oil based paint right on top and let it self level. Took less than the pint but used all of it anyway. The whole process took round 2 hrs. Not counting the overnight to let the concrete set. The concrete being a bit heavier was an added bonus. when the barrel is low the wind won't blow it over. If you want it lighter you can always use the stuff they use in crime scenes to make impressions/molds of footprints and things like that. No need for the paint or bolts. All you need to do is drill some deck screws into it to hold in place. Stuff is cheap and mean not to shrink. Tho getting it away from the wall and making a cone out of some sheet metal may be a way better thing. There are many, online cone making template makers, where you tell it the diameter and how tall and it will tell you what gauge metal to use and how much overlap to do. Predrill holes and pop rivet once it's in the drum. For the water I always tell people to invert the barrel for a better system ( have pix if interested) but for you putting the barrel might be a better thing.
@NicholsCounty
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips. I ended up making a diverted for the feed a while back ago.
@tips8762
2 жыл бұрын
Very cool I love doing so thank you for letting me
@NicholsCounty
2 жыл бұрын
You bet.
@BittyBooBrown
10 ай бұрын
So do you not have to silicone around the tubing of the waterer?
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