Let's Install Some Automatic Waterers in the Chicken Tractor!!! Little Giant AutomaticPoultry Founts

In this video I go over how I went about installing automatic waterers in my big chicken tractor. These are made by Little Giant and I installed 4 total for this system. Each waterer is rated for up to 150 chickens & I will only have around 170-180 birds in the chicken tractor at a time. This should drastically help with my daily chores by not having to tote a water out 2 times a day every time.
Here are a list of supplies that I used for this project. I will provide affiliate links to the items I used. You will need to determine how many of each part you will need to make this work for your scenario. The PVC parts would be easiest to source from your local hardware store but I will link what I can find on Amazon as well in case you find that easier.
Little Giant Automatic Poultry Fount amzn.to/3xmmWU1
1/2” NPT to 3/4” GHT Adapter amzn.to/4eFCkLN
3/4” male to 1/2” barbed fitting
3/4” tee with 3/4” threaded end amzn.to/4eB2U8Y
3/4” 90 degree elbow amzn.to/3KUXzM2
3/4” PVC Female Adapter Pipe Fittings amzn.to/45GBYAr
Teflon Tape amzn.to/3VFZs48
PVC Cement & Primer amzn.to/4eznNkX
3/4” 2 Hole Brackets amzn.to/4bjJ6UA
Your choice of self tapping sheet metal screws
Tools I used for this project
20v Dewalt Impact amzn.to/3zplD77
Standard Nut Driver Set amzn.to/45GCwX1
PVC Pipe Cutter amzn.to/3VGvHQC
Adjustable Wrench Set amzn.to/3xEXZmD
Impact Rated Bore Bit Set amzn.to/4cCDKVt
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[@christineshotton824]

Genius. Absolutely 🆒 and a timesaver, cleaner water leads to healthier chickens. You seem so relieved.

[@michaelstrahl]

Thanks! Yes very much so. It’s hard keeping up with all of my projects, businesses, young family, and everything else I get myself into! Projects like these make life so much easier! 😁

[@UlexiteTVStoneLexite]

I have had an automatic water system on my chickens for at least 5 years now. It is such a time saver. I've also installed an automatic misting system since it gets to be over a hundred degrees where I am in California

[@michaelstrahl]

That’s awesome! I would have to agree. I’ve my cows,pigs, and now chickens all on automatic water now. Huge difference! You have any suggestions on the misting system or where to buy parts? It’s not something I really have to have but I wouldn’t mind doing it eventually. We occasionally have heat index’s that’ll get over 100.

[@UlexiteTVStoneLexite]

@michaelstrahl My husband and I actually our own channel and we have the video on making the mister system. It's JK Feather Ranch and we posted it a little bit ago. The mystery system is temperature triggered so as soon as it hits 95 degrees the system turns on so you don't have to worry about not being home if the temperature sudden spikes and you don't have to worry about overwatering since as soon as it's cool enough the system shuts off.

[@michaelstrahl]

Well that sounds exactly like what I’m looking for! I go over and take a look at what you’ve done. Thanks for the help!

[@justsumname]

Good job on your video and the chicks!

[@michaelstrahl]

Thanks I appreciate it! Appreciate you watching. 😁

[@turdburglar88]

Nice

[@michaelstrahl]

Thanks! It’s worked out great so far.

[@christophereaken3446]

Looks great. Not sure where you are located but what are your plans for the winter and freezing temperatures?

[@michaelstrahl]

Thanks! I’m in Indiana. I only raise meatbirds from late March to beginning of October. Freezing won’t be an issue for because I’ll be done before then. I’ll just make sure the line is drained and probably bring the waterers in out of the weather. I plan to bring my layer flock into my greenhouse this winter. Still working on that plan but that should eliminate all of my water freezing issues completely at that point!

[@lorico1849]

You know, it seems simple, but mine leaked and leaked and leaked/overflowed. I tried adjusting and just gave up. I too thought it would have been the best.

[@michaelstrahl]

Dang I hate to hear that! I’ve seen those reviews out there. And you adjusted those 2 nuts on the valve itself? I’ve only been running them for about 5 weeks now but so far they’ve been awesome. That is after I got them adjusted which did take me a bit to get how I wanted them.

[@lorico1849]

@@michaelstrahl I’m tempted to dig it out and try again. I have adjusted the nuts multiple times. Either way it seems to keep filling up and overrunning. I didn’t think it needed a pressure reducer but maybe it does

[@michaelstrahl]

You should give it another shot! Definitely check pressure though. I didn’t need a regulator. I fell within the parameters they recommend. My pressure is around 40 psi. It’s just an awesome system but I can definitely see the frustration if I had to deal with constant leaks!