Freeze proof chicken waterer with no electric heater and no bill!!!

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Here is a link to update video. How it reacted to different temps✌🏻 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmmYhquoeJp6rs0si=_9OK0OXCGlzbvG6C

[@deanframe9095]

OMY Thank you so much It gets -40 to 100 in the summer ( for a week) here in northern mn.

[@DerekHx45x47]

You need better audio. Try using a mic

[@La.Summer]

Thanks for posting a link to update!👍🏼

[@joshua511]

@@DerekHx45x47 Subtitles work fine.

[@wstepnout7215]

lol "GRAB THE PICK BOY" I'm 66 my dad just died at 91 this September 30. I wish I could hear him say that one more time. His best quote was "Come with me boy" Where we going dad? "Were going to go get you a job" He was the best dad ever. Teaching your lads to work............the best lesson ever.

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Ya have the same upbringing. The last thing you wanted to hear my dad say is we got to talk out behind the barn! Lol but it wasn’t funny.😆 He’s a good kid he grew up working for my dad around his farm and he still works one day a week helping my dad with his chores at a pay cut lol. He realizes the value of time spent over money banked. Thanks for the share I appreciate it✌🏻

[@singingwindrider9881]

​@@enjoyingnorthwoods4041..hey, thanks for the vid. 👍😃 Did anyone suggest afixing a piece of wire over the pipe (keep debris out and anything from falling down in)?

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

@@singingwindrider9881 your welcome and no they have not. I’ll put that down on the list with all the great ideas that came off this video! Another good one ✌🏻

[@Fix-It-Jeff]

Parents are the best!

[@ShekinahGwaii]

That made me laugh too 😂

[@asamacres]

Instead of building the box use an old tire and spray foam to seal it in

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Now that’s a great idea!!! Appreciate the share✌🏻

[@jeryshort6427]

I think the box method here is a better solution than the tire with foam. I tried the tire with foam insulation, and it still froze.@@enjoyingnorthwoods4041

[@denamathews2363]

LOVE THIS!!!! THANKS A BUNCH!❤

[@La.Summer]

I thought about the spray foam, it would outlast the wood and you could spray paint it black, but the tire is *genius!*

[@oldperson2112]

Tire yes, but I prefer the straw.

[@vden02]

You're a good father. You are teaching skills, ethics, guiding your son and saving the old ways. I loved leaning this. Thank you!

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Wow I really appreciate that!! I tried to teach all my kids all the simple things and ways there whole life. I know they see the value in it know. Much appreciated thank you✌🏻

[@cherylkygirl7181]

THANK YOU FOR TEACHING THE NEXT GENERATION!! That's what's wrong with many of the younger folks today. They weren't taught how to do anything. They have been taught to be lazy. Kids should get basic education and then taught "life skills" and how to "think". It was always figure out how to do something instead of waiting for somebody else to do it. I doubt that most young people that drive can change a tire or even figure out how to remove the spare from the vehicle. Or check the fluids, much less change the oil. So very sad..

[@cardiacjunkie]

@@enjoyingnorthwoods4041I love try this. My dad taught me a lot, but some is just not things I can do without some assistance. Especially after catching a patient and tearing my rotator cuff. My daughter and I coud manage all but the deep hole for that pipe. It would take a bit. I'm trying to learn as much as I can. I'll have to take hot water to my chickens or get one of the heaters to go under their waterers. I've seen the solar powered ones, but I've not got there yet. Thanks for all the tips, you forget some and I'm always open to learning new ways, especially when it gives me a way to mark off something on my chore/to-do list.

[@matthewbeaver5026]

​@@cherylkygirl7181I'm so grateful my dad did take the time to teach me all those things and many many more. I couldn't imagine being in the shoes of most all my friends. I've been very fortunate to not only have a father around. But also one willing and able to teach me. And I grew up with both my parents. Sadly most my generation can't even say that let alone they they were shown anything. Other than maybe how to work a TV remote. 😅

[@anyascelticcreations]

I love how your son looked up, smiled, and said "Yes Sir." He's going to be a good man.

[@palerider660]

Instead of building a box I use truck tires to set the water tub into. Bury one over the hole and set another on it. Both crammed full of straw.

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

That is an excellent idea 😎! If I would have had one, or thought of It I definitely would have. Appreciate the feedback ✌🏻

[@thomascanfield8571]

Nice! This is actually geo-thermal technology!

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Yes sir! Still hasn’t froze I put out update video on how it reacted at different temps and a few adjustments. Appreciate your feedback and support ✌🏻 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmmYhquoeJp6rs0si=GZyx5ylFscGgFzo2

[@akfinn5308]

The strength of the young, the wise guidance of the aged.

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

And the cycle continues! Thanks for the feedback much appreciated ✌🏻

[@eeeckstrom]

As nature intended

[@BigWesLawns]

Here is one back at you, and thanks for the info and video... So... You want to thaw the surface of the grass, so you can dig into it in the deep freeze? Lay a piece of hard stryofoam insulation, at least 2" thick, but shoot for the thickest you can get, now lay it on the spot you wanna thaw and put a mason brick carefully on it, or something very heavy, and come back to the spot tomorrow. It will be thawed. I used to install satellite dishes, and had to dig post holes all yr long. Works everytime. I shovel off any snow first just to make sure. Some snow wont hurt if its too deep to clear.

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Thanks a lot ! I really appreciate that. Now that is a great to know tip!!! Makes sense and it will be one I will remember! Really appreciate the feedback brother✌🏻

[@daytonn243]

Awesome tip thanks!!!

[@handlesaredumb1]

Props to the shovel manufacturer, that was some crazy flex and recovery.

[@court2379]

Except a good shovel won't bend like that.

[@handlesaredumb1]

@court2379 Yeah, a good thick shovel wouldn't. A cheap thing shovel would and that one rebounded back to form. A win in my book, for a cheap shovel.

[@court2379]

@handlesaredumb1 It causes them to crack pretty quickly. So even though it's good they are springy, they don't last.

[@jeffa847]

A man under the age of 30 who actually knows how to swing a pick. That's heartening to see

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Right on no safe spaces at our house lol✌🏻

[@TopCat2021]

and who knows how to swing a hammer without "choking" the poor thing.... LOL. Good job at teaching him properly.

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

@@TopCat2021 appreciate that. A couple of stair Boulders lol

[@pcstar123]

I have one but didn’t like it, now I know why😂

[@johnndavis7647]

You swing an 8 pound sledge hammer the same way.

[@jenthrasher5056]

Same thing works for dogs cows and ducks, cut one side off same size bowl flip it upside down, put a couple screws in it. It will create an opening for chickens to drink and stops the wind from the water top. Also will keep it cleaner.

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Dang! Great tip my friend I am going to try that! Thanks for the share and the support ✌🏻

[@llamasugar5478]

That’s excellent!

[@anna_cat763]

Thanks!

[@doricetimko5403]

Thank you for that great tip!❤

[@shelleysimmons2804]

Awsome

[@dcphifer4307]

A big thanks to all of you who shared your ideas, as well. I attended a Farm (high school) School and I will be sharing this post with them, as well as my cousin who is continuing farming, as did his parents, and grands. Great idea, as well as all of those who shared your ideas here. Now that I am retired, I am finally in the process of finding my forever home and farm to be a place where Veterans, First Responders, SpecialNeeds Children, and others can come and find comfort and peace at. There are existing Programs for Veterans to help them get a farm and teach them how to get started so they have a great foundation and success rate... me, my plan is to be doing much the same. I'll be raising some of our Endangered Livestock Species, instead. Now, you got me curious as to what my cousin has been doing. Blessings to you and to those that have shared and to those yet to post. .

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Thank you so much. That was always a dream of mine (if I ever struck it rich) to have a place for kids of every kind to come and experience the simple things and ways in life that is now just overlooked or totally forgotten. That is so AWSOME for you I wish you great success on your journey!! I’m glad you found interesting and wanting to share. Much appreciated! I did put out an update video on how it reacted to the different temps and a few adjustments made. Thanks again my friend ✌🏻 here’s a link to that video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmmYhquoeJp6rs0si=XOcqE13ZOc8z26Ne

[@ruby7741]

Grand IDEA! THANK YOU SO MUCH. Wish our ground was not completely frozen or I would be out there doing this now here in Upper Michigan. These old ways have to be passed on and I can't thank you enough.

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Thanks so much for the feedback! I’m going to do an update next month when frost gets deeper. I’m on the troll side of the bridge and we warmed back up a bit. I did do a few adjustments that will help you out for next season. Thanks for your time and support ✌🏻

[@janforaker3127]

My black clay dirt is to hard fir me to dig 4' down😢.

[@TheStephencraig01]

Great tip. Also agree about teaching old tips to the next generation.

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Appreciate it. Thanks✌🏻

[@joanies6778]

Wow. This is brilliant and I love all the options in the comments, too. I would put a row of red bricks around the square, flush with the top. Bricks absorb heat in the day and it would look nice, too. I use them in my hoop tunnels to retain heat. The solar fountain will keep mosquitoes out in the summer, as well. I used one in my bird bath, but had to quit inviting birds to my yard because of all the intruding neighborhood cats.

[@lisasclafani5185]

Well, I never thought I'd see one again after my dad died in 2003. God how I miss him! Here we are, 2024, and I do believe in watching a man raising other men. You rock mister! Presently living in a town where the laws don't allow chickens 😮 and the world going to shit right before my 57 year old eyes, but if I had them, they'd have water, for sure. You raising men is most impressive. I'm dying to see your other videos. Lost all my men recently, all home again with the Lord. Keep those videos coming. You made me smile 😃 with your sunshine.

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Hey thanks alot . Those are kind words! Raise them how I was raised i guess. My dad told me about this 20 years ago. Too bad it took me this long to hear what he had to say😳 lol he thought it was a good idea and don’t remember telling me about it or knowing about it. Time flies. Appreciate the feedback ✌🏻

[@helentaylor5078]

Pop a tennis ball in the bowl. It will still freeze a little bit but wont make a solid ice lid. Good for popping in water troughs for cows too. Even a peice chopped off a 4x4 .it doesn't have to rest on the bottom, best to allow it to float, but the hens won't be able to stand on the ball.(NZers tip)😄

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Great tip! Your feedback is much appreciated! Thank you✌🏻

[@adamfuson6619]

Also some water bottles filled with salt water floating around.

[@erinperryman1323]

@@adamfuson6619I’ve tried this and it didn’t work for me.

[@Gevedon]

Most awesome! Love the old tried and true ways! Thanks for sharing!

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Right on! Appreciate the feedback ✌🏻

[@lindacgrace2973]

Another tactic that I've seen: Use a barrel to feed a water-nipple pipe. I detest open shallow pan waterers, they're disgusting in minutes and miserable to clean midwinter. Make the nipple-waterer pipe out of black ABS. It's the same set-up, but you put a small uninsulated barrel over the heat pipe, and invert a larger insulated barrel over it. A 30-gallon plastic potable barrel and a 55-gallon drum, painted black, that's stuffed with insulation works pretty well. Since you have to remove the insulating barrel from time to time to replenish the water, you can keep it in place with window screen or hardware cloth. Great video, thanks for the content!

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Thanks a lot! That’s awesome! I did do a few improvements to it will put out update video in couple weeks when gets a little colder. Appreciate the feedback and support ✌🏻

[@lindacgrace2973]

@@enjoyingnorthwoods4041 Happy I found your channel!

[@donnawade5787]

Totally going to try this next Summer. We live here in Iowa. I do the farming. It is my gig.

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

AWSOME! Doing update video on a few adjustments in couple weeks. Thanks for the feedback ✌🏻

[@anniegaddis5240]

I think the Amish STILL do that, here in Tennessee! Have a blessed Christmas!

[@Emanemoston]

Thanks for the video. Fine work by your number one helper.

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Thanks much! lol sorry I missed the response✌🏻

[@MelissaBeesHomestead]

Well this is interesting.... We live in Wisconsin and there is not a chance we can dig that far down without machinery. This will be a great project for my kids next year!

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Awesome! I’ll put out update video next month when colder and show any improvements done. Thanks for the feedback back. Much appreciated ✌🏻

[@Skunk106]

I like using large, old coolers and chest freezers for these kind of projects. No rot or need paint.

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Right on! Great idea. Thanks for the share ✌🏻

[@phillipcoiner4232]

I'd have used spray foam to keep critters from living in wood frame but that stuff is expensive. I'd put handles on it by making holes in the rim and pieces of rope to ease removal for cleaning. Great vid!

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Thanks great tips! Going to add the handles. Thanks for the feedback ✌🏻

[@boonedog1457]

Brilliant!!! Love this!!

[@rob-toolsandtech2521]

Great video. I subscribed. I wonder if you could rig up a solar panel with an engine heating pad or heat tape that you’d put on pipes. If the temp ever got below 40 in that water, the heat tape would automatically kick on. I love learning these old skills. What you showed requires no panels, batteries or anything like that and it’s completely passive. I think that’s awesome. Thanks for the info.

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Great idea! It has been working great. Another tip that someone shared was they said there grandpa used same method for larger animals and he use to drive rebar in ground in a circle under bowl and that helped transfer the heat up by bowl. Thought that was a good improvement too. Appreciate your feedback and support. Here’s a link to my update video I did. Might help out✌🏻 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmmYhquoeJp6rs0si=mIKMJLo-mbhWAbnf

[@rob-toolsandtech2521]

@@enjoyingnorthwoods4041 Awesome, thanks! I’ll check it out.

[@suzannebazeghi5698]

this is one of the best idia for homesteading and using the sourse that we have alrady there and reduse hydro bills thanks a lot for sharing you got new subscribe greeting from canada.

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Ahh man thanks a lot! I’m putting out update video on any adjustments made with different temps at end of weekend. Might help you out. Appreciate the feedback and support✌🏻

[@doriewoodward]

i use crock pots in winter plug in put on warm no frozen water

[@callonthenameofjesus1459]

Great idea!! And a rice cooker too.

[@Mimi4UEyesNotBlue]

My crock pot on low makes the water too hot, and i don't like the electricity running in coop area

[@doriewoodward]

@@Mimi4UEyesNotBlue put crock pot on warm

[@pt8019]

When your kids do all the hard work....let them do the finishing for that sense of reward and satisfaction. Don't take that away from them.

[@jameschada6581]

Oh Thank You!!!...i dont use electric from the "grid" at all...and even this early in the winter season my chickens water ices up everyday...i usually just drop a couple of heated rocks from my woodstove into their pan twice a day...but i like this idea and will give it a try if only just to see how well it works because i raised a orphened deer fawn this summer and she drinks from the chickens pan daily...

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Right now! You’re the reason I’m trying this! Have a loft fill of heaters in the barn. We raised fallow deer for about 15 years I sure do miss them. I’ll put out update video in couple weeks when colder to show you the adjustments I made. Thanks for the feedback and support ✌🏻

[@AngelPrissy]

I had not seen this way before. Thank you!

[@Blazer-fp8fo]

This is the kind of true off grid stuff I like to learn about. I had a good idea what you were doing pretty quick, as I have studied earth air heat exchange systems (fancy way of saying earth tubes) for some time. With the help of some online chat groups, I have been running simulations on several designs for a passive solar home with earth tubes for air intake and clear story "vent" window for the circulation. Much like a chimney draft, hot air rises out of the clear story window pulling fresh, tempered air in through the earth tubes. The goal is no cost heating and cooling year round, and no major mechanical systems to break down or wear out over time. Heat in the winter provided by solar heat gain, and cooling in the summer provided by the earth tubes. An automatic solar greenhouse vent cylinder will act as the "thermostat", varying the the clear story window opening to control the air flow. They have been used in greenhouses for a long time, require no electric, and can last 50 years or more. Probably longer inside a house, as the humidity will be less than a greenhouse typically is.

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

That’s awesome! Back to the basics with today’s tech. Great things can happen ✌🏻

[@Nephilen2030]

I think what you’re doing with your home is amazing!! I have recently decided I would like to build an underground house with a southern exposure greenhouse entrance. Would also like to use the earth tubes to regulate temperature. Just not very much info out there.

[@boa1793]

I’ve heard of a house that someone dug and built a six foot hallway around the outside of its basement. Cement brick walls, but I don’t know how it’s covered. The owner did that back in the ‘70s during the oil embargo. The current owners also have heated floors and as a result pay very little for heating even in northern Wisconsin winters.

[@fullcircledesignsllc5408]

Only thing with earth tubes you need to be careful about is moisture inside the tubes building bad microbial stuff that can contaminate the site being brought in.

[@Blazer-fp8fo]

@@fullcircledesignsllc5408 Yep. They need to be laid to drain to the outside just like any drainage pipe. Smooth interior walls and lay a cable in during installation for cleaning with white vinegar rag as needed. Usually once or twice a year. Drilling "drainage holes" in the bottom of the pipe is a bad idea, though commonly mentioned. That can allow radon gas an entry point, and don't function as well as as just installing them on a grade for drainage.

[@kaneyhobelar3618]

what a fantastic idea. As an elderly woman with no strong men to dig the hole, I cannot make one, but I love the idea! Thanks!

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Thanks a lot! So far it’s working out. Thanks for the feedback and support ✌🏻

[@TeaTephiTrumpet777]

Get a jack hammer.

[@robertgarrett7007]

Dig the hole before the ground gets frozen

[@blackgirloffgrid1054]

Perhaps rent an auger from home depot ? 💪🏾

[@KennyH-c7x]

@@blackgirloffgrid1054have you ever used an arguer? Way harder then digging

[@notflanders4967]

I've never seen such a shovel so flimsy! Thanks for sharing!

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

lol me either!! Never noticed till that day. Gotta watch what I buy😳 thanks for the feedback much appreciated ✌🏻

[@lizhoxie7202]

You noticed that, too? I thought it was my imagination!

[@truckywuckyuwu]

Bit of extra wood you could just build a small little house over it. Probably cost you like 25 bucks. Could use a bit more straw to keep it even more insulated. Or build it inside? Next to the coop? My Grandpa's coop has polycarb roofing and it acts as a greenhouse, but this definitely would help too.

[@aovoonthefarmsouthernillinois]

I was thinking the same thing. Nice comment.

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Thanks for the tip! I did add a lid with smaller hole and put a clear Tupperware over the top of that with one side cut out . To use solar effect and wind off it and help keep water clean. I’ll put update of things that got changed to improve!! Really appreciate your input and ideas! Thanks for the support ✌🏻

[@truckywuckyuwu]

@@enjoyingnorthwoods4041 Ah, no problem. I'm just thinking with Canadian winters, -40. More shelter is better lol. I think you could even get clear containers from the dollar store that would last a few years too. Or a cheap plastic garbage can. This is very useful though, I might even go install it at my aunts place, as she keeps her dog in the orchard and having warm water would be great for her.

[@charlesmclamb6650]

Yeah I was thinking a lean to open towards the south to keep rain out of the straw

[@Odian2]

I just wanted to give a big thank you for my silver bar and sweet t shirt. I will wear it proudly this summer! Thanks again Sir!

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Right on 👍 glad to hear sorry for delay✌🏻

[@jimhofoss9982]

good idea for moderate cold. Winters in northern BC would overwhelm the geothermal heating effect, however….frost penetrates past 4 feet here. My solution is fresh warm water for my hens, every 8 hours, and kept inside the coop, where the bodyheat from all my birds keeps the ambient air temperature quite a bit warmer than outdoors. We hit -40° temps thru the winter…solar panel and direct connection to a heating element helps some…but again, winters offer minimal sun for this to work well. Extraordinary warm el nińo winter this year….chickens are still having dust baths outside, Dec 15…and still laying up a storm! Cheers from the great white north!👍🇨🇦

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Ya that’s definitely a different world there. Won’t help much😳 I was in a T shirt yesterday on the river crazy warm😎✌🏻

[@meandmyRC99]

That dirt is hard, lol. I was laughing when I saw the shovel head bending. Kudos to your son tho for getting it done.

[@ShalomShalom-d5c]

Cool idea, kind of like the thermal homes & greenhouses 👍👍

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Thanks! Right on.👍 appreciate your feedback ✌🏻

[@karensmith6195]

I stacked 3 thick cardboard Boxes together and then put the water bucket inside them plus cardboard on the top and worked very well but I like this idea

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Right on 👍 good idea. So far working out for us. Appreciate the share and support ✌🏻

[@conradnudd7398]

That’s a great idea, I like learning new stuff every day and I’m 71. Thanks

[@biddibee3526]

If you pot some dark gravel or dark flat stone around it it’ll attract more heat as well as keep the water cleaner. This is great! Wish I were young enough to do this. I just keep changing the water during the day. ❤thank you. I’m a new subscriber

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Thanks for the feedback and support! Great tip! I did do a couple upgrades to it to help out keeping water cleaner and warmer. I’ll put out another video update next month when it gets colder✌🏻

[@lizhoxie7202]

Good idea! We are lucky enough to have A LOT of shale here.

[@elizabeththomas8746]

Thank you for bringing that old trick back.

[@jeffv2553]

I did this but built a plexiglass lean too top for it with just enough of the bowl exposed for the chickens to get a drink it works great!!! Way better then anything you can buy!

[@shelleypilcher3812]

Plexiglass allows uv light to sanitize water and create a green house effect?

[@PuppyNutter3]

I so wish I had found this video 7 months sooner before building a coop. This would have been a great concept to use in order to keep the coop warm and cool all year round. Great video!!

[@luzhelenahook1715]

So glad to see your son helping you. The young guys this days are many with out a clue 😢

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Thanks a lot! Me too. Ya we are in big trouble there is no kids in the trades at all.✌🏻

[@mosbornio8249]

Great idea! So glad to see this father and son project.

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Right on! Lucky to have a hands on family 😊✌🏻

[@ClareAndAlec]

Awesome. I'm subscribing and will be waiting for a midwinter update on how well it works. Maybe place a plastic bag over the end of your pipe before packing in the insulation to keep the straw out. You could even tape it on and cut away the opening when you're done.

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

That’s a good idea 👍 thanks for the share and support!!! It is very much appreciated ✌🏻

[@middleway1885]

Great job! Simple and effective! What a great find that~ Cheers to many more Blissful moments!

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Thank you very much! Really appreciate that. Cheers✌🏻

[@PracticingLiberty]

Thanks for the information. There is so much we have lost as a species. It is great to preserve and share..... Also, it might be good to put a mini greenhouse over this with a small chicken door... I will do something like this/what you showed in the future. I like the simple design. No worry about power outages.... I purchased 8 heater plates and ran all sorts of heavy extension cords plus a heated hose and backup battery banks. It is so complicated. Unnecessary really, with something like this in place.

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Your welcome . Yes I agree! I’ll put out update video next month and show any improvements made. Your feedback is much appreciated ✌🏻

[@nieldcreek2098]

Simple yet smart! Thanks for sharing. The old timers had sh!t figured out… good that your passing on what you know to those that see the wisdom in simple but effective.

[@mommashiner]

Good job! It dont get as cold here inNW Alabama as where you are but I have one if those black pans like you do. I also fill a soda bottle or 2 about half way with cooking oil or alcohol, leaving an air pocket inside the soda bottle and float them in the pan. Neither will freeze very easy and it floats and helps keep ice from forming on the surface of the water. The wind helps move the bottles as well as the chickens pecking at them. It dont prevent the water from freezing but it does slow it down.

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Very cool!! Great tip and thanks for sharing!! Really appreciate the feedback ✌🏻

[@mtngrammy6953]

Unfortunately, I just found your video. It's almost the new year and the ground is fully frozen. A project for next summer, obviously. Thanks for the idea. (I would paint the box before putting it on the hole!)

[@davidbosworth4751]

chickens will pick thru a thin layer of ice. you can add some gatorade which will make it just slushy and not completely frozen like a popsicle. chickens get onto it after a while!

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Never heard that what a great tip!!!! I really appreciate the feedback!!✌🏻

[@PoliteChihuahua]

good to know, thanks. wonder if you could step it up and put compost in the tube, then every week or so add more fresh alfalfa, booster, etc.

[@Agodinabox]

I've put a little molasses in water before to keep it from freezing to quick ,pluss it has some good vitamins , used it for goats one year.

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Good tip!! Must be the sugars in it. Never tried it but now on my list. Thanks✌🏻

[@MamaMudskipper]

Awesome.. i might have put a screen over the tube.. maybe with a Copper rim..?

[@Paravetje]

I love how the chicken drank from the pan on the ground, that you just broke the ice layer on, instead of from the water in the box XD

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

lol what can you do😁✌🏻

[@anthonysperry4471]

Awesome good idea. Fantastic idea really

[@Annoflacrosse]

Your best man has excellent aim with that pick! Thanks for the video!

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Right on! Almost like he’s done that before lol. Your welcome appreciate the feedback ✌🏻

[@yuliyasood2100]

I wish I found this information before my ground froze but I definitely will do that for the next winter. Thanks for sharing

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Nice. I’m putting up date video in couple weeks when colder in a few adjustments I did. Thanks for the feedback ✌🏻

[@carljensen5730]

I lived in the midwest and what was most common was a wind driven agitator. Works like magic.

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Yes so true hanks for the feedback ✌🏻

[@ewithnall]

Stops it freezing but this will make it slightly warmer-which should encourage stock to drink a bit more (nobody likes drinking super chilled water!)

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

@@ewithnall right on thanks✌🏻

[@fergieferguson2457]

Now I know why my father had these all around the farm back in the 70’s.of course my frost line is 2’ or less we don’t have extreme cold temperatures here but late January to early March but I think I’ll give it a shot just for my chickens and goats.my cows have natural springs flowing in my ponds and one large creek.

[@brianwhite9555]

Very interesting project! Looks like you've used every available option in the construction process to ensure you get optimum results. Was going to suggest restricting how much surface area was exposed, but you beat me to it. You've obviously put a lot of thought into a solution for frozen chicken water. I've read that adding a bit of apple cider vinegar and/or molasses to watering pans will prevent complete freeze up as these items have a lower freeze point. Water may turn slushy, but remains drinkable. In the coldest parts of your winter, you could lower a thermometer on a string into the hole, put the pan back in place, then return an hour later and retrieve the thermometer. Would be interesting to know the difference between temperature at bottom of hole and outside air temperature. Just a thought. :)

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

He thanks for the feedback! I like the thermometer idea that would be good to know. I did make couple changes to help with keeping water cleaner and from freezing. I’ll put out update video in couple weeks when frost gets deeper. Appreciate your suggestions and support ✌🏻

[@robtaylor9240]

Awesome I’m gonna make one of those live in Colorado Strasburg. I bet he keeps it cooler in the summer.

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Alaska refrigerator lol thanks for the feedback ✌🏻

[@christinashawgo6510]

I’m a mom, and a grandma. I just wish you had some type of grid on top of that pole to keep a small child from falling down in it. Love this project

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Ya we keep it totally covered and in a fenced pen. We will be careful. Appreciate the concern and support ✌🏻

[@deborc2705]

Maybe use a little hardware cloth.

[@Andy-ib6xd]

That is awesome content!! Great video !

[@ramsessilent]

We always just build it inside the coop.so it helped heat the insulated coop at the same time. Then we would just cover the hole and use a waterer in the yard spring to fall.

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

I have always did the same. Put new coop in different location this year and didn’t have time to move electric. Sooooo let the winter begin!!! Actually always wanted to do this. This was my old pheasant pen. Chickens had there coop inside cow barn. Thanks man

[@Spark_Iskra_z_Polski]

An idea occurred to me: putting a black lid with small openings for birds to drink from would keep the water clean and warmer.

[@llamasugar5478]

Yes! I just said to my husband that when we convert the llama shed into a new coop we should build one of these inside. Great minds, and all that.

[@zephyrwinkle6552]

​@@enjoyingnorthwoods4041fellow michagander here...what an awesome diy project looks like ilk be breaking out my pick tomorrow. Quick question are you a yupper or a troll. I'm troll in the lower third of the mitten myself. Have a great day and thanks for the great video.

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

@@zephyrwinkle6552 fellow troll here lol✌🏻

[@wgarrett6820]

Thanks for sharing and passing on the knowledge.

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Right on!!! Appreciate the feedback. ✌🏻

[@BonnieBlue2A]

Been using ‘frost-free’ waterers for cattle for decades (on the backside of pond dams). Sometimes the ice still must be broken off of the surface but overall the design is good and no pipes break. It will be interesting to see how well your design works in temps well below zero this winter. I’m curious how long that straw insulation will last before worms and rain help compost that down entirely and you lose your air gap.

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

That’s awesome! I agree less water carried in the winter is a plus! I’ll put out an update next month. I did do a couple of adjustments to help keep water cleaner and help from skimming over. I planned on changing the stray out next fall before winter. Don’t think it will be a big job to change. Appreciate the feedback ✌🏻

[@spd7171]

Maybe use spray foam instead of straw? Would last a whole lot longer.

[@susankarnes2100]

Live up north. Our nites have been lows of 12. Can't wait to hear ur updates. Love this plan.

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Working out great so far! Here’s the update video. Appreciate your feedback and support ✌🏻 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmmYhquoeJp6rs0si=vI5lZCBzCGHj47OV

[@AgnesMariaL]

Thanks! We're off-grid and just give everyone snow or chipped ice, but the sheep really aren't keen on just ice... will have to figure out our frost line and install one of these gizmos in their barn!

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

AWSOME!!! Doing an update on any adjustments made and suggestions after weekend. Might help out. Appreciate the feedback✌🏻

[@lizhoxie7202]

Build one to water your stock, too. If they only get ice/snow for moisture they have to use energy (food) to produce the hea 8:01 t needed to thaw out and use that moisture. T his way it cuts a little off your feed bill.

[@shelleypilcher3812]

Maybe build it on your hot chicken manure compost pile. Worked for me days back. In the center of a compost pile it is warm and the heat rises. Just need to tarp it so chickens can't dig it up.

[@AgnesMariaL]

@@shelleypilcher3812 We dug a reservoir across the road from the barn earlier this year, for a water supply during drought and fire-fighting. I have a pickaxe handy there to chop away the ice so I can dip buckets in ;) The compost is a good idea, though. We use the deep litter method through the winter months, and the buckets sit on top and tend not to get as frozen as water just left outside on bare ground :)

[@MrAllan9]

So glad I happened on this channel, this info is life saving to animals and humans. Subbing.👍

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Appreciate that and thanks for the feedback ✌🏻

[@PreachingTruth]

This gave me an idea to add a few degrees to my makeshift green house. I'm thinking if I were to bury a few pipes into the ground, the earth would raise the temp slightly. Bet I could get enough change to change get an extra zone out of my greenhouse.

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Awesome let me know if that helps out. How interesting! ✌🏻

[@beccagee5905]

I did watch a video about 10 years ago about using, 8"-10" pipes buried 10 ft deep to heat/cool a new home build, along with a south-facing wall of windows. It was a very expensive home, mostly done as an environmental effort as they certainly didn't need to save money, with the price tag on the home. I always thought it was a good idea.

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

@@beccagee5905 that is very interesting thanks✌🏻

[@Petes-Life]

This is a great ideal. ❤

[@Roya-LevelPebble]

You: “We probably got an hour and a half into the whole project.” Me: “I might have it dug by winter 2024.” “Maybe.”

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

lol Need a young helper with strong back. I’m down to my last one and he’s about gone lol thanks for the share✌🏻

[@smallcityhomesteaders1600]

Great stuff bud! I use a 12v heating pad for 3D printers run straight to a solar panel for the water and the coop floor. Works better then i expected and this will be the 4th winter like so.

[@bw3506]

I'd really like to do this but I've got major rock problems. I like the video and concept though. 👍

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Ya that could be a problem ⛏️ I appreciate the input and support ✌🏻

[@TeaTephiTrumpet777]

Jack hammer from Harbor freight does wonders

[@bw3506]

@@TeaTephiTrumpet777 it's only sandrock but it's a solid layer forever deep. Might be worth a try I suppose.

[@valanderson9739]

Tribal knowledge 👍

[@79klkw]

Yeah, we don't have rocks, but clay. Solid, piedmont, red clay! We got an auger attachment for our little tractor, so we use that. If we do this, I would use it, that's for sure. I really hate the water freezing on my chickens, so this idea is a great for me. Even for a natural, wild bird bath! They're awesome, and I recommend these attachments. The only catch; don't get the longest attachment. It didn't work well at all, sucking or drilling, itself into the ground, once it went past the depth that the standard auger digs to. So you're better off using standard size. This project it would work for anyhow.

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

That’s the way to do it for sure lol. Great tip! Digging in clay is never fun. Appreciate the feedback ✌🏻

[@deanframe9095]

Bless your heart ! Thanks guys I’m going to do this for a well on my property too!

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Thanks so much! I’m putting out another video in couple weeks when colder on the Couple adjustments I made. Appreciate the feedback and support ✌🏻

[@christianworthinton8000]

The proper way would be to insulate the outside of the pipe right down to the normal frost level. ie: 6 feet. This way the frozen ground is not cooling the 50F temp from the sub frost ground. In - 40F Canadian Winters still had problems with insulated sheep waterers freezing. Trick was to install a 50 watt fish tank heater on a GFI circuit.

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Right on thanks for the information! That’s cold !!!! ✌🏻

[@christianworthinton8000]

@@enjoyingnorthwoods4041 No problem. The concept saves a lot of electricity. Cheers!

[@Jamie.Omoroyibo-Realtor]

Awesome!! Thank you for sharing!

[@Brook5691]

Insulating with wool will mouse & bugs proof it. They hate wool. Great insulation in barns as well.

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Ahh great tip! Thanks for the share✌🏻

[@AndreaSchroer]

Do you mean to say steel wool? Because I have worked with sheep's wool for over 25 years, and can attest that mice and some types of bugs LOVE sheep's wool.

[@oldauntzibby4395]

Mice around here love sheep wool and they are just fine with building nests in fiberglass batting insulation (some people call it rock wool). They aren't really put off much by steel wool that we stuff in cracks. If they can pull it out or chew through it they will.

[@dragonwarrior4589]

Never thought of using the geothermal aspect for chickens... nice job.

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Thanks a lot!! Feedback is much appreciated!! Thought we try it out. ✌🏻

[@mattblackledge3685]

This is basically the same concept i use to keep my house cool/warm. Cement basement cuz it's not a insulator but insulate the walls and roof very well. Keeps house cool in winter especially if you get a fan up from basement to ceiling then out upper windows. Then seel tight in summer and basement keeps house warm. Need to not insulate floors though. House and basement walls and ceiling insulation is super important though.

[@sroberts605]

Do you mean the other way round?

[@mattblackledge3685]

Ah, yes. Cool in summer, warm in winter.

[@mattblackledge3685]

Basically came to that conclusion when looking for best material to build with. At least in northern US. Cement/stone uninsulated basement floor with no windows and maybe some wall insulation, then wood and heavy insulation above ground, but key is to not insulate between basement and house, as well as really sealing the place up obviously.

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Ya exactly using the earths geothermal energy for heating and cooling in summer and winter. My buddy in Alaska buried insulated box for fridge in summer and keep his food from freezing in winter✌🏻

[@mattblackledge3685]

@@enjoyingnorthwoods4041 I'm definitely gonna try some type of root cellar. Probably won't be cold enough here in the Midwest for an actual fridge tho.

[@Beautiful_Days9249]

Chickens are dreamy. Just came upon your channel.

[@MrFractetra]

If you fill the bowl woth ping pong balls it will insulate the water and allow them to drink.

[@drhammertoe7435]

Won't wind just blow them away?

[@brad1367]

Just a tip. If you use a clear water basin it will heat the lower tube up. As it sits the sun will only heat up the basin since black absorbs light. We use clear plastic to kill off yards in the summer because of this. At best that tube does provide sub frost zone temperature air but its not going to get heated up by the sun ever. You might be able to put a 2" bulkhead fitting in the middle of that basin and run a copper (if available or metal preferably or pvc in a pinch) about 3/4 the way to the bottom and then about 1' above the water level. This will circulate the warmer air below up into the basin. If i lived back in Wyoming i would be testing this out with ya but i moved to the south where we bury our waterlines only 6" deep lol

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

That is a great tip and you’re right! I did do some improvements and will do up date next month when colder. Appreciate your feedback greatly. I guess stay cool lol Smart man✌🏻

[@LisaJohnson-f8o]

That’s cool idea!!

[@michellelovejoy1383]

Did it finally get cold enough? Any updates?

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Kinda off and yes lol. Ya I’ll put out a video this week. I did make a couple things and working great. ✌🏻 thanks for the interest the weather was the delay😊✌🏻

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Calling for 0 degrees and possibly in the negatives by end of weekend. That’s what I have been waiting for. Trying to see different temps and results to share with everyone in different temperature zones. Thanks for the support ✌🏻

[@Project1643.]

Have you considered filling the hole hole with water? Do you think that water would have a higher thermal mass?

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

My hole won’t stay filled it’s sandy on the bottom. I don’t think it would but never tried.

[@Project1643.]

​@@enjoyingnorthwoods4041 I have no doubt that the water would just drain out of the hole. It would be necessary to cap the bottom of the pipe to hold the water. I don't believe they make caps for culvert pipe therefore one would need to use sewer pipe or some other pvc piping. My question was asked more for scientific reasons, than practical. Would having the pit filled with water cause a significant increase in temp., or the temp. to remain same, or actually result in a reduction of temp. Maybe someone will take the time to do these experiments.

[@SnakeAndTurtleQigong]

Thanks for sharing!

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Thanks for watching! Much appreciated ✌🏻

[@deanschiedermayer704]

Great tutorial video! I'll be doing that next year. Do you do anything from keeping the eggs from freezing when it gets really cold?

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

So far no I will do update video next month on any updates or tweeting I have done with it ✌🏻

[@thriver13]

Fantastic!!!! We’re getting to need this genius creation even her in South Carolina! Been in the teens this week at night! Cold!!!

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Right on! I did a follow up video on how it reacted at the different temps and couple improvements. Thanks for the feedback! Much appreciated ✌🏻

[@KraigArchibald]

Great idea thanks for sharing

[@jesus.maryandjoseph8880]

Thank you for sharing! Heading to look for your update video now. Hope this worked well! God bless!

[@erinperryman1323]

Straw is my favorite insulator in the barn!

[@AlpacaRenee]

I think I’d put a screen over the tube to keep my curious chooks from inspecting it when I’m cleaning the bowl in the warm weather. I put a piece of dark neoprene floating on my fish ‘pond’ to give them shade and it prevents ice, so maybe just a piece of that covering 2/3 of the bowl would work. Appreciate your demo! Thank you. New sub.

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Thanks a lot for the feedback and support!!! That’s a good idea I will try that. Put out update video on how it worked at different temps if interested ✌🏻 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmmYhquoeJp6rs0si=HneGQxCeD-8h-ETs

[@beth8095]

Awesomeness! Happy New Year ✨️🙏✨️

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

Thanks so much and to you as well🙏✌🏻

[@Earthy-Artist]

Seems like a good off grid idea, I do have some questions though: 1. Could this also work undercover such as underneath a protective lean to shed, or inside of a chicken coupe house? 2. How will this hold up to heavy rain, could water seep inside of the tube and it fill with water pushing out the bowl? 3. Is there a possible hazard of the chickens falling into the tube if the bowl becomes dislodged for any reason?