Homesteading2 different DIY heaters to keep the chicken's water from freezing.

2 different DIY heaters to keep the chicken's water from freezing.

With winter here anyone raising chickens knows they have to have some way of keeping the water from freezing so the chickens can actually drink some. Here are 2  neat ways to keep the water from freezing in the coop thanks to backyardchickens you can do either of these yourself, I also think either of them could be used to provide a little warmth in the greenhouse as well.

photo credit  backyardchickens.com
photo credit backyardchickens.com

Cinder block “heater” to keep the chickens water from freezing

 

 

http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/mareed2ks-chicken-coop

 

 

 

Flower pot chicken water heater

photo credit backyardchickens.com
photo credit backyardchickens.com

 

 

 

http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/wichita-cabin-coop

 

 

 

Melissa Francis
Melissa Francis
Greetings! I'm Melissa Francis, the founder and primary contributor to The Homestead Survival. With over 20 years of experience in homesteading, sustainability, and emergency preparedness, I've dedicated my life to helping others achieve a simpler, more self-reliant lifestyle.

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