Water System Freeze Up (what NOT to do)

[@littleridgefarm4073]

Thanks for the update .. Happy Holidays

[@harrelsonbryan80]

Will you need to place the pvc tubing inside the quail cage since the horizontal nipple won't extend out as far? I'm currently working on my first hutch and was thinking about mimicking your setup. Thanks for sharing. Also wondering how far off the cage floor you place them.

[@thelarochellefarm595]

Good morning, This setup is working great, I installed a larger heater and have not had any more freeze ups. I think the old heater may have failed and that’s why I had the freeze up. The pipe on the outside works great. I have the nipples about 4”-6” above the floor

[@harrelsonbryan80]

@@thelarochellefarm595 Thanks for the response. Would you be able to share which heater and pump you use? I was looking at a low gpm pump because I was concerned that the psi would be too high at the nipple.

[@thelarochellefarm595]

@@harrelsonbryan80 this is the pump I use VIVOSUN 130GPH Submersible... www.amazon.com/dp/B07RVHDZN1?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share But I do have a large system attached to that pump. You can likely go small if your cage isn’t as big. I use a 1200 watt stock tank deicer to keep water warm. I use a 300 watt deicer in my chicken set up. For a tank I recommend a cooler. I do have a video on here with my chicken water setup also. I recommend installing tank above cages. It’s easier on the pump to push water down as compared to pull water up. Also if pump ever fails the birds will still get water by gravity feed.

[@robertdavis5043]

them look like italions