dutchie Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 So earlier in the year I bought some products to setup an automatic feeder and water system, that I've been really happy with, and so have my hens. So I thought I'd share: Trigger Happy Chicken Feeder and drum, rat proof: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371450048715 Watering cup: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00K76MKFA Adapter for a water drum: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00K76JWME Hose: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271261504302 Already had a 25l jerry can to use as a water container. This has proved to be a great setup. The chickens love the clean water on tap. No more dirty water, as in the past they would kick up dirt into the Omlet glug water container. The cup is much better. And the feeder they also love, as it allows them to peck it from the ground, which they prefer. They leave the feed in the Omlet grub, preferring to use the trigger. See the vendor's website http://triggerhappychickens.co.uk/ for a video of it in action. And much less waste, as slugs and mice dont get to the feed now. And it makes it easy when away on holiday, to just ask the neighbours or family to look after them while we're gone. A barrel of feed and a barrel of water (or jerry can in my case) lasts a long time. So they just have to check everything works, that the hens are ok, and pick up the eggs. In winter they have to check the water is not frozen, but I'm looking at rigging up a solar immersion heater to solve that. Anyone had any experience with using a solar powered immersion heater? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Can anyone make this clickable ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 So earlier in the year I bought some products to setup an automatic feeder and water system, that I've been really happy with, and so have my hens. So I thought I'd share: Trigger Happy Chicken Feeder and drum, rat proof: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371450048715 Watering cup: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00K76MKFA Adapter for a water drum: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00K76JWME Hose: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271261504302 Already had a 25l jerry can to use as a water container. This has proved to be a great setup. The chickens love the clean water on tap. No more dirty water, as in the past they would kick up dirt into the Omlet glug water container. The cup is much better. And the feeder they also love, as it allows them to peck it from the ground, which they prefer. They leave the feed in the Omlet grub, preferring to use the trigger. See the vendor's website http://triggerhappychickens.co.uk/ for a video of it in action. And much less waste, as slugs and mice dont get to the feed now. And it makes it easy when away on holiday, to just ask the neighbours or family to look after them while we're gone. A barrel of feed and a barrel of water (or jerry can in my case) lasts a long time. So they just have to check everything works, that the hens are ok, and pick up the eggs. In winter they have to check the water is not frozen, but I'm looking at rigging up a solar immersion heater to solve that. Anyone had any experience with using a solar powered immersion heater? Here you go Chickabee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Thanks. All very interesting and affordable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 I use the drinker, it is very good, the hens love it I have the feeder, still I have to try it. I use treadle feeders at the moment and they are fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
