marti1066 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 hi there, I am trying to find a way to stop the water freezing over, getting really fed up with it every morning, the ducks need loads of water which is awaysl frozen, and my poor frizzles having to wait for me. Anyway, someone at work said trying a tennis ball in the water, brought some today will let you all know what happens tomorrow. Then I googled a few sights and you can actually buy a heated dog bowl, these were on an american site but I guess you can buy them in the UK. Just wondered if anyone has tried them out, or if you have any tips for keeping the water from freezing. This would make me and the girls Looking forward to lots of ideas, marti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Can't stop it freezing though it is borderline because my run is sheltered by shower curtains. What I do is put a bowl of snow in the run so they can eat that if it freezes. I am out at work all day Do post if you find them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenno Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Does sound like a good idea. Can't seem to find any in the UK though. Here's one on ebay (£23 postage though!)... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/K-H-Heated-Dog-Water-Bowl-Thermo-No-Freeze-96-oz_W0QQitemZ350301946510QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item518f9f828e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Just found this - £10.77 Can't find a postage cost though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenno Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Tried it myself £27 from there! To buy 10 at once, it's £75, so it could be worth it as a group buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 urm why would a dog need a heated bowl??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenno Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I assume that in America a lot of dogs are left in the garden whatever the weather. Would a snugglesafe underneath a dog bowl work? Anyone tried this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I've tried snugglesafes under drinkers. It works for a short while only in weather like this. No use if you are out at work all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 think I have seen electric ones for poultry at Wells Poultry. yep just looked here. http://www.heatlampsforanimals.co.uk/acatalog/Poultry_Drinker.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Maybe the chickens should all just come inside for the winter. That would make things easier eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 oh yes.... & no freezing while supervised free ranging.... no foxes in MY house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenno Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 think I have seen electric ones for poultry at Wells Poultry.yep just looked here. http://www.heatlampsforanimals.co.uk/acatalog/Poultry_Drinker.html I want one of those! The cord's only 1metre though, so I'd have to plug it into an extension lead and not sure how safe that would be in the rain and snow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoura Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 you wouldn'tbe able to use heated dog bowls from the USA over here---their voltage is only 110. Anyway you would have to have electricity in your run and if you've got that you may as well have a heat lamp or small greenhouse/plant heater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
