This is probably my favorite project on the homestead so far - a rain catchment, automatic chicken waterer! It took less than an afternoon of work and now I'll never have to haul water out

Before leaving on a 10-day camping trip, I filled up the water dish for the chickens…and grumbled the entire time. I really wanted some kind of large reservoir…so the online research began! Here’s how I built an automatic chicken waterer.

PVC Chicken Waterer: An easy way to keep your flock watered and not have a mess with overturned water containers!

Making a DIY chicken waterer out of recycled materials is not only an eco-friendly choice but also a smart way to ensure your poultry has constant access to fresh water. This guide provides a step-by-step approach to making one, emphasizing the use of materials you likely already have. By opting for a homemade solution, you're choosing sustainability and customization, tailoring the waterer to your flock's specific needs. This homemade chicken waterer guide will walk you through the process…

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Over the past year, my wife and I tried our hand at raising backyard chickens for eggs. We had a lot of fun, and learned a lot along the way, until our little chicken experiment came to an abrupt end shortly before the new year. A predator (our research leads us to believe it was a raccoon or weasel) found a way inside the coop one night and killed the entire brood. Since we don't plan to immediately acquire new chickens, I have decided to shut-down the website I started to chronicle our…

We keep our chickens in big cages to keep them safe from predators and so we have an easy time finding the eggs. One of the biggest hassles...

Time to make a DIY automatic chicken waterer and reduce the amount of time you spend on barn chores. Make an automatic chicken waterer in just a few easy steps!