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This watering system is made primarily of 1 inch PVC pipe attached to a 50 gallon plastic drum. \u00a0The pipe runs out of the bottom of the drum to a lowered\u00a0drain\u00a0spigot, which allows you access to drain the water or clear any solid material that may get into the pipe. \u00a0The water drum should be positioned in the shade and higher than the other end of the pipe, so that the water is gravity fed along the pipe.<\/p>\n
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The pipe then runs the length of the structure on the inside of the pen.<\/p>\n
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The pipe is secured to the structure with pipe clamps.<\/p>\n
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An additional drain spigot is placed at the far end. \u00a0Remember to make it downhill from the tank.<\/p>\n
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A 4-5 foot pipe should be placed perpendicular to the main pipe and left open at the top. \u00a0The top of the pipe should be higher than the tank. \u00a0This will equalize the pressure in the pipe and prevent a vacuum when the pipe is drained.<\/p>\n
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Drill holes and insert pop-it waterer\u00a0nipples into the holes along the pipe. Make sure that you put waterers in both inside and outside pens. For small chicks, provide a “step up” with a two by four or piece of fencing post. \u00a0 Fill the tank with water and add a small amount of apple cider vinegar to prevent mold inside the tank.<\/p>\n
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We have used this system successfully with our chickens, ducks, and geese. \u00a0 \u00a0The same system will work for hogs, sheep, and even dogs using the larger nipples\u00a0pop-its. \u00a0Make sure to raise the tank high enough so that there is enough water pressure to the heavier nipples. \u00a0 \u00a0Note that hogs like to drink in between mouthfuls and may prefer a greater amount of water in a shorter amount of time than they can get \u00a0from one\u00a0of the nipples, especially if there is competition at the trough!<\/p>\n
Happy Homesteading,<\/p>\n
T.<\/p>\n
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This watering system is made primarily of 1 inch PVC pipe attached to a 50 gallon plastic drum. \u00a0The pipe runs out of the bottom of the drum to a lowered\u00a0drain\u00a0spigot, which allows you access to drain the water or clear any solid material that may get into the pipe. \u00a0The water drum should … Continue reading DIY Livestock Watering System<\/span>