• Add a light to stimulate egg production—hens need about 14 hours per day. By applying extra light in the morning rather than the evening, chickens will naturally go to roost with the setting sun. Learn more about proper light management.
• Worried about frostbite? Raise cold-hardy breeds in areas with cold weather (ex. Chantecler or Wyandotte). Keep an eye on birds with large single combs as these are prone to frosting. Most importantly, keep the coop well ventilated. Why? Poorly ventilated coops and barns trap moisture and humidity which can lead to frostbite. Keep some coop windows open—cover with UltraScreen to provide exceptional ventilation while keeping out the elements.
• Frozen waterers are guaranteed. Open trough waterers can be used (no floats, valves or vacuum to worry about), but they quickly become dirty. Our Heated Poultry Waterer works well for us, and the drip-catch nipples prevent the water from being soiled.
• Molt happens. It’s best to feed your birds the nutrition they need to regrow their feathers. (Some birds will regrow feathers in a few weeks, others may take a few months.) Feathers are predominantly protein, so mix in added protein with your feed or look for a blend with at least 16% protein. Using a feed grinder can ensure freshness and source verification.

Set the waterer on a 2 gal bucket or other support so birds can easily access water. (Waterer cannot hang—knob on lid is a handle only.)

• Insulated top. Top-fill waterers reduce the amount of water spilled during chores.
• Simple to use. No valves, floats or hoses. Remove top, fill with fresh water and replace top.
• Automatic thermostat. 50-watt heater turns on below 45°F.
• Side facing nipple. Most chickens adapt immediately to using nipples, even if previously on trough waterers. Set the waterer so the nipples are just above head height (the birds should stretch up slightly to drink).

We ordered this to grind whole oats. Easy to assemble and change out the sieves. It’s lightweight and easy to clean. 100 lbs of oats typically takes less than 30 minutes and I can walk away and let it do its thing.