The Last AUTOMATIC CHICKEN WATERER You Will Ever Make!

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We have been using the same style of automatic chicken waterer for over 5 years on our homestead. This week one of them broke and it's time to make a new one. In this video I will show you my favorite way to make an automatic gravity fed or hose end chicken water bucket.
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@rickparshall 6 жыл бұрын

For our brutal (kinda) NY winters I use a 5gal bucket cut the bottom off (about 6-8inches ) and flip it over in the top, the pieces fit tight.. then I put a refrigerator bulb (small incandescent bulb 40w works down to -10f under it. It keeps water from freezing. And is a cool night light..😂😁 I should have said to flip bucket over so top is on the ground and put bottom of bucket into it.. gives you a 6-8in space under for light.. works great

@tonyz6421 Жыл бұрын

Where do you get incandescents in NY. They're coming to get you now!

@user-us1dk6lh2r 11 күн бұрын

Fish tank or horse watering tank heaters work even better and don't carry the risk of melting the barrel. We tried this via a hanging method and had an issue with birds, mice and a few chipmunks getting in and drowning. Have you had that issue????

@s.gokhuntanyer2763 2 жыл бұрын

Best waterer design ever shared in youtube and also much better than what are sold out there. Thank you for sharing your innovative design work!

@TheBrewCaptain Жыл бұрын

Great video. Been watching your videos for a months. Y’all have really motivated me and my wife to start homesteading now even though we live in the city and live more sustainably, paying off debt and eventually saying goodbye to our corporate jobs and materialistic lifestyle. We just got our first 6 chickens last week and I’ll be making our raised garden beds in a week or 2.

@donaldmiller8629 6 жыл бұрын

I use a similar float valve for filling the water bucket . But I am concerned about mosquitos getting into the water. So I use the horizontal water nipples. That way the water bucket is sealed. My water source is different though. I have contaminated well water. So, I use a 55 gal drum which is filled with rain water from the roof of the chicken coop. The water flows from the drum in a similar manner. I have two water buckets , one inside of the coop and one outside. Both filled from the 55 gallon drum. Since the drum is refilled every time it rains and the chickens so far have never been able to empty the 55 gallon drum since they always have 65 gallons of water available. It is completely automatic. I do not have to do anything. I do check every now and then to see that water is indeed in the 5 gallon buckets. But I only do that when I happen to be in that area. I love automation.

@notsure7874 4 жыл бұрын

I'm doing a 55 gal and 20 gal barrel fed off my 12x16 shed roof for 4 - 5 chicken runs. The front of the shed makes part of a common fence for the runs, so I'm doing nipples in a 3/4" pvc pipe along the whole fence line.

@donaldmiller8629 4 жыл бұрын

@@@notsure7874, There are many ways of doing the rain water bit. I keep my water barrel inside of the coop because I have cold winters. The water might freeze if it were kept outside. So far the barrel has not frozen and never has run out of water either. Even in the middle of winter there is always some snow melt off the roof. I'm old and I don't like having to carry water . lol

@notsure7874 4 жыл бұрын

@@donaldmiller8629 im lazy and dont want to carry water :D one less thing to worry about. It doesnt freeze here ever. South Florida. In the coop - thats a good idea for freezing. Up im tn it doesnt really get where itll freeze a 55 gal. Might have to put in a circulation pump is all. My coops are too small to fit barrels in too. You heat the coops?

@donaldmiller8629 4 жыл бұрын

@@@notsure7874, No , I don't heat the coop. There are enough chickens in the coop at night that their body heat provides enough total heat . In addition my coop is insulated . Bottom , top and all sides. So it's a bit cooler during the summer also. I'm too old to be carrying water. Plus, I'm lazy also. lol I use a 4" pvc pipe to store feed and also feed the chickens. I do have to fill that about twice a week. I have not yet found a way for the feed to fall from the sky like rain or snow . lol

@notsure7874 4 жыл бұрын

@@donaldmiller8629 Good call on insulation. Mine are very ventilated. My well water isn't really contaminated - I water them with that now - but its also not great. The furthest coop is about 150 feet from the house, and a good bit lower. I have an IBC tote from an aquaponic setup that I'm probably not going to be running again, so I might fill that from the house roof and pipe that over to the chickens as well.

@Earthmadegarden 11 ай бұрын

Just got my float valve and swivel hose thread to 1/4 tube fitting in the mail! Gonna make this today and can’t wait! Thank you very much for this idea!!

@rickparshall 6 жыл бұрын

Cool idea!! Could probably use a toilet float valve too..!! If you put a penny in bottom(a real penny older..) you will get rid of algae in water too..

@MrVailtown 6 жыл бұрын

Rick Parshall pre 1964 on the penny

@whatahowl1 4 жыл бұрын

I will try this penny thing

@SDPBALLCOACH 4 жыл бұрын

Uhhh, I'm not very good with numbers, but, isn't "pre '64" ALSO "pre-'83"? I think I have both..

@dufus2273 4 жыл бұрын

or any silver coin. real silver.

@SDPBALLCOACH 4 жыл бұрын

@dufus That's where I'll hide my Pieces of Eight...arrrr!

@PhysicsViolator Ай бұрын

The last chicken waterer you will ever use is the plastic nipples, water comes out only when the hens peck at it making it the ultimate practical and aesthetic solution that lasts for years , I used the traditional bucket watering for years , algae buildup was a real problem including dirt buildup from the chickens. This basically eliminates all of these problems and makes it maintenance free.

@brittanyshaw6828 6 жыл бұрын

I just subscribed a few days ago, and don't you know my water thing just broke yesterday!! Just as I was about to leave for work, so all night (I work nights) I kept reminding myself to look up how to make one. But it popped up on my home screen since I subscribed! Perfect! :D

@kenwillis8487 2 жыл бұрын

I’m building the same and going to try using a toilet float valve! Installed in bottom of bucket! Fully adjustable water level and fills from bottom of valve! Should help with preventing sediment at bottom of bucket!

@mio.giardino 6 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent design because it's simple. 🙂👍🏼

@jasonday8334 4 жыл бұрын

Chicken perspective my favorite part of the video, makes this a chicken friendly video. I liked this video for the chickens proving that chickens from all around the world appreciate your video. 👍

@mlo6965 6 жыл бұрын

Good job Kevin. You and Sarah do a great job at teaching. I appreciate Living Tradition a lot!!

@kimberlycleveland1816 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kevin. I like this better than yhe gravity fed system I am currently using. I'll be changing to this as repairs are needed to my current system. I appreciate you and Sarah!

@maarond 4 жыл бұрын

I just built this and it's great! I would suggest drilling the hole for the float valve even higher on the bucket to get that handle completely out of the way. The brass rod holding the float can be adjusted in any direction.

@Mwfrizzellandsons 3 жыл бұрын

If you have city water algae usually won’t grow. In winter I use a 55 gallon plastic drum with chicken nipples on the bottom. I have a heat tape tied to a pc of insulated electrical wire to form a circle. It lays inside the drum right over the nipples so they won’t freeze. In the center I have a birdbath heater tied to a brick to help keep it warm. I fill the drum about 1/3 of the way. Works well.

@jillhumphrys8073 Жыл бұрын

Ive raised ducks before and they were so high maintenance when it came to water. Of course i had 26 of them so fewer would be better. BUT! I think if you can keep the bucket from turning over it would keep them from bathing, dirtying and splashing out all the water. Main thing is they NEED to drink. They dont always NEED to bathe.

@fludrbywest3886 Жыл бұрын

Can you put a weight in the bottom of bucket or build a caddy to hold bucket so it can’t turn over ?

@jillhumphrys8073 Жыл бұрын

@@fludrbywest3886 i bet you can do wither of those things.

@sharylwhittington9203 5 жыл бұрын

This is FANTASTIC! Thank you so much for sharing. We had chickens 2 yrs ago. We don't have running water at the farm and it was a hassle. The waterers would overflow and they got yucky from them scratching...

@dugman1550 2 жыл бұрын

A Great idea. I just built one using a Kerick Valve MA052 PVC Mini Float Valve. I hooked mine to the water spigot at the coop so i have a continuous water source. Thanks for sharing a great idea.

@whatahowl1 4 жыл бұрын

This is so simple that I'm pretty stinking mad I didn't think of it... Nice job Sr. Best idea I seen for the chickens...

@MrVailtown 6 жыл бұрын

Kevin seen lot of watering systems, this looks like the BEST one yet! I hang my pails due to living on a hillside, when you put it on blocks in the end ,that answered my question about hanging one. Still believe your system would work very well in our Application. Gonna check your description box for Amazon links due to the fact in this area never seen those fittings. Kevin my 🎩 off to you Sir. Great video & explanation !!! 👍👌✌️

@lorim.8136 5 жыл бұрын

I would love to see how you make your gravity fed water system 😃

@ptrecek 5 жыл бұрын

me too!

@Yeshuaschosen 3 жыл бұрын

You can drill the holes in the side but use it as is and add water as needed.The lid will keep dirt and bugs out and the chickens can drink water from it until the water gets low.

@kennethodette1352 Жыл бұрын

Once in a while I get a chicken with severe beek out of alignment. The poor chicken can not pickup food because the beek doesen't line uo with upper and lower beek. What I did was bench grinder the beeks till it looks close to right. She bled a little but instantly was picking up every grain! Poor thing was so hungry. But now she can eat just fine!

@MrVivid51 4 жыл бұрын

Great video...Thank you Just solved my chicken watering problem. I was wanting to use a water barrel like you we don't have water ran to the chicken coop area. I never thought of the float and bucket idea. can't wait to make it.

@randichristiansen7932 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. I ordered the parts from Amazon and built mine this morning! I have a 55 gal rain barrel by my coop.

@HisWayHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

We use a toilet fill valve to fill the bucket. it has a float valve and it's easy to get. after watching more, the toilet fill valve won't work for that design. You'd have to change the arrangement completely. We have the bucket gravity feed to a line that has nipples. I do like how simple your bucket waterer design is. looks great!

@ntantran6024 5 жыл бұрын

Great work Kevin! Thanks you very much for your patience to tell very good detail informations about this video. God Bless!

@donlampier3049 Жыл бұрын

Awesome ! I love folks with common sense 👍

@tjwilson1591 5 жыл бұрын

Kevin, I love the way you do your instructions! Especially when you start one way, and then alter your project!

@randomravika6859 6 жыл бұрын

I raise rabbits and garden, I'm going to start raising chickens soon as well, you'lls videos have been super helpful in helping me get to where I'm at right now.

@johnlorenzii1204 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Bought some parts today, planning to do the same.

@allencallender2205 5 жыл бұрын

If you live where Swamp cooler float valves are not available, use a toilet float valve. They are available everywhere.

@AutoCrete 6 жыл бұрын

Well done Kevin. Man I wish we had something like that when I was a kid, it would have saved a lot of walking with buckets in hand. Moving a 55 gallon drum with a tractor once a week would have been much easier.

@Davis5fam 6 жыл бұрын

Really good ideas! Production value for this video is very high! Thanks for the insight!

@dannyd7426 2 жыл бұрын

“Snug” for plumbing, I’ve learned, is tight by hand and a quarter turn my tool

@enisag6867 2 жыл бұрын

Hi from Arizona , all I can say the best video I seen on KZfaq. Thank You for sharing. Just wish you put detail what you used in description.

@milo8425 3 жыл бұрын

The biggest reason swamp coolers aren't used outside of arid climates is that they don't work well in humidity. They are insanely efficient in dry air though and will save you tons on your AC bill if you do live in a less humid climate though.

@lcgcamrrms9 4 жыл бұрын

When I was growing up, we called them water fans. I love them

@tomreed9479 4 жыл бұрын

Who are you

@lcgcamrrms9 4 жыл бұрын

That's an odd question.

@rachaelgurule2326 2 жыл бұрын

Best idea I've found so far!

@dufus2273 4 жыл бұрын

those plastic buckets are getting thinner each day. one of the heaviest plastics I have found is those that contain those 3" chlorine tablets used by pool owners. If you don't have a pool find someone who does and used the chlorine tablets and get these heavy duty buckets. they are usually a little taller too.

@johnchavarriaga6875 5 жыл бұрын

very smart men.

@andyrose5576 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin, very helpful video for my new chicken run…

@suemcfarlane4199 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve got one of those blue 44 gallon drum catching the rainwater of our chicken shed roof it sits on a stand and gravity feeds our chickens water but I like your idea here I think I will build one on our system

@deecooper1567 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin… been following for a couple years & this just came up on my watch list. I’m planning on building a coop/run this year after it cools off.. 112* & struggling to keep my garden going. Live in the high desert of Northern Nevada & trying to learn what I can til next year. Exemplary explanation of how to do this w/o a lot of side talk 😉 Have a great day 🐓👩‍🌾

@HorseyGal4ever 4 жыл бұрын

That is the best feeder I have seen home made!

@salmonhunter7414 6 жыл бұрын

I was trying to tell you forgot to put the nut on, but you didn't hear me. lol

@js8039 5 жыл бұрын

11 months later he still hasn't listened to you.

@whatahowl1 4 жыл бұрын

I was wondering when he realized he forgotten the nut if he was going to put it on backwards..lol but he didn't..

@jesskan9828 6 жыл бұрын

We don't have running water either out by the barn/chicken coop. Can you please do a tutorial and the garbage can hook up?

@otrdriver5917 4 ай бұрын

You can use a rain barrel. Run a garden hose to your watering bucket. Then I would just get a toilet flush valve instead of whatever cooling system he's talking about. The toilet flush valve is the same thing he's using but much easier to adapt to the garden hose.

@marleanhunt7653 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing beautiful hens and thanks for the great idea well explained have a great season keep safe out there

@StaceyHerewegrowagain 2 жыл бұрын

Just became a new chicken mamma and this was so helpful. Thanks for sharing with us❤️ Love watching you guys!

@dorianrodriguez40 4 ай бұрын

I liked your video. I've tried a few nipple systems and they suck. Thanks for sharing.

@swianecki 6 жыл бұрын

Very interesting. You do a great job with your "how to" videos.

@OZARKMEL 6 жыл бұрын

Love chickens, your girls look very happy!

@MosaicHomestead Жыл бұрын

I like this design 👌, thanks for posting

@tsol438 Жыл бұрын

I wanna do this but need more than 1. Going to see if I can do this with T connectors leading to different pens. Thanks for the video.

@sallybrandenburg8540 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea. The way you explained it and where to find the parts is extremely helpful. My question is would spray painting the outside of the bucket help it to last longer?

@jeannemarie5908 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh!! Exactly what I want for that summer!! It freezes in the winter .. any suggestions for easy watering in the winter?

@melodyclark4347 2 жыл бұрын

Try wrapping it in a windshield reflector/screen.

@inezvasquez8104 4 жыл бұрын

This is exactly!!! What we need!!

@bubbacrabb 6 жыл бұрын

I may do this but use the horizontal poultry nipples for the chickens to drink from. I've been using them and just filling the bucket every week. They use it a lot.

@NotLookingBackNow 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. This is an awesome idea!!

@NimoonccchvffyfxkokkppSatar 6 жыл бұрын

Good job Kevin well Don thanks for the eye opener.

@WendyK656 6 жыл бұрын

Cool Ideal Kevin

@coleenrutledge6141 2 жыл бұрын

You left out that you need a brass insert into the plastic tubing to prevent leaking and ruining the sleeve. Please add it. It took me 3 days to research it and figure out why it continued to leak.

@leilani3304 Жыл бұрын

I usually don't comment but like, dude. Let's goooooo. I had to change the playback speed to X2.... unfortunately that's as high as it goes... LMFDO Great vid tho. Super helpful!

@jenniferrice5877 4 жыл бұрын

Fabulous video. I appreciate your wonderful idea.

@mrrs8118 4 жыл бұрын

Wouldn’t a covered nipple drinker bucket be easier? They keep the water clean, ice can be added in the summer, and it can be heated in winter to avoid freezing.

@danielleterry180 4 жыл бұрын

Wow this is awesome going to use this system once my chicks get bigger

@lilbitatatime3763 6 жыл бұрын

Great instructional video! 👍 You forgot that nut on purpose so you could show what to do if someone forgot. 😜

@LivingTraditionsHomestead 6 жыл бұрын

Of course! That's what happened! haha.

@michaellyman6005 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you that looks like an easy way to water chickens so I'm going to do it

@justme-uw6bz 6 жыл бұрын

Xlnt, thanks for that, we've just been watching how to do one of those for our hens.

@stevedotson1263 6 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos. I have noticed that since leaving Arizona for the new homestead you have really expanded your projects to include garden, chickens, pigs, goats and rabbits. I know that farming is very labor intensive from my past (I'm in my 70s now and retired) and I was wondering if you have a "formula" or plan that you use to guide you in what you can do and what you can not do and just how involved you will be able to get with each one?

@RedBeardCarpentryWoodworks 3 жыл бұрын

What a great idea, I'll be doing the same, Thanks for the info

@Detroit-gx5nd 5 ай бұрын

Great idea but it will breed mosquitoes. Maybe add some mosquito dunks to the bucket, but not sure if those dunks are safe for animals

@Earthmadegarden Жыл бұрын

Very nice!

@juliebaker6969 6 жыл бұрын

A toilet shut off valve would do the same job, and they're available in any hardware store.

@cleotaylor1860 6 жыл бұрын

Julie Baker that is what I initially thought he had.

@brittanyshaw6828 6 жыл бұрын

Oh good, i was going to ask about that. My waterer broke yesterday lol (Crazy how my phone popped up with this video!)

@MrVailtown 6 жыл бұрын

You have to put hole for hose thru the bottom making it quite inconvenient & would have to add a additional fitting. Unless price is prohibited I'm gonna use Kevin's method. Checked prices 8$ with Amazon Prime, in this area 12$ n up for toilet tank valve.

@bobjones1131 4 жыл бұрын

@@MrVailtown You could use an elbow from the side or easily modify one. You could even add weights to it and set it down or hang into the bucket. You could pick one up cheap at a flea market or a thrift store.

@unclemony5939 4 жыл бұрын

@Brittany Shaw-ur water broke!! What’s the sex 🤔

@susandare9476 4 жыл бұрын

V.good idea. Tks for sharing.

@dollyperry3020 6 жыл бұрын

Really cool design! I might have to make one of these!

@dawncooper4739 5 жыл бұрын

Great ideal! Might try that this spring.

@faisalkhan-fx2wh 4 жыл бұрын

Simple and efficient Idea

@1000sofroots 6 жыл бұрын

What a unique and awesome watering system. Thanks for the great instructions. Hoping to build our own to make Joshua's chores a bit easier.🙂 Blessings from the Smyth family!

@LivingTraditionsHomestead 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad it was helpful!

@smilingdog54 5 жыл бұрын

Just made it! Working great!

@ALIHUSAIN-kl9yi 4 жыл бұрын

Nice and clean job

@vincentgolden5352 4 жыл бұрын

Cool idea simple yet effective im going to try this for my birds. I am going too have to make a water catchment system for the coop hope you don't mind me using your idea :-). Takecare and keep safe

@dandantv4098 2 жыл бұрын

Chicken watering system thank you new friend/Philippines

@debbiem2146 6 жыл бұрын

Another very informative video - I have never seen one of these. I and my little chickens thank you :-) !!!!!

@amyharrison6223 10 ай бұрын

Just found this video. How does it connect to the garbage can and also what do you do for the winter to keep things from freezing?

@georgiapeach2339 6 жыл бұрын

Great idea. Thanks for sharing.

@silviaramos3518 4 жыл бұрын

We are thinking about getting some chickens. Love your channel.

@kyliejones9047 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video!

@lemonhead162 Жыл бұрын

I've bought three or four of those st*pid automatic chicken waterers from "Little Giant" which are pieces of junk! I'm sick of them leaking constantly. Maybe I can try this!

@LindaPenney 6 жыл бұрын

Blessings and thank you for sharing

@chriselliott1702 4 жыл бұрын

9:55 butterfly photo bomb!!

@axenik 2 жыл бұрын

The buckets name is Kevin

@tonysicily2687 4 жыл бұрын

Simple and very elegant Loved the video, no music, great instructions, nice videowork Liked, Saved & Subscribed Question if I may, 35 gallons for 10 days, seems like a LOT of water, is this due to the number of chickens or evaporations

@carlonasse2474 3 жыл бұрын

Been a follower of your videos. Love your designs.

@jacobm1001 4 жыл бұрын

How do you keep it from freezing ? We have freezing temperatures 6 months out of the year . Thank you.

@melodyclark4347 2 жыл бұрын

Start by trying a windshield sun screen, wrap it in it. On the premise moving water does not freeze, perhaps a submersible pump for a fish tank to keep the water moving.

@sharriceowens913 2 жыл бұрын

Put a water bottle mixed with I think.50% salt and water and put a top on it tight and put in water container

@melodyclark4347 2 жыл бұрын

@@sharriceowens913 I really appreciate the tip. I was having to de-ice every couple hours last winter. God bless you.

@grandma6552 2 жыл бұрын

If the hole for the float valve is slightly above your future water line, why would you have it so low? It both minimizes the amount of water that will be in the bucket, it makes very close to where the chicken water tubes can interfere with the float valve. Why not at least 1" higher, or between that first and second bucket groove?

@rhondakendrick2563 2 жыл бұрын

thank u

@mpvincent7 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great idea!!! DO you have to deal with freezing in your area? I am concerned with the connections and tubing when our temp gets into the teens in winter...

@Carltonfamilyfarms 6 жыл бұрын

I've never seen a water like this before, I will have to make one of these, I will have to figure out where to get a float

@LivingTraditionsHomestead 6 жыл бұрын

You can get them on Amazon for sure. I put the link to all the parts in our Amazon shop. www.amazon.com/shop/livingtraditionshomestead

@lw9218 2 жыл бұрын

Can we use softened water for chickens? Our only other source is remineralized RO water but drawing and transporting that will be harder. I know this would be preferred.