Poultry Waterer with Legs

Chicks need water they can reach, and a waterer that grows with them saves you from buying a new one. Start with the legs off for a small flock of chicks, then add the legs as the birds get bigger to raise the waterer off the ground.

Raised up, the waterer keeps dirt and debris out of the base while your birds forage and scratch. The durable molded plastic is made for years of use, and the translucent body lets you read the water level at a glance.

It's a simple setup for a brooder or the first weeks in the coop, and it gives you one adjustable waterer from start to finish.

Highlights

• Removable legs raise the waterer as birds grow
• Keeps dirt and debris out of the base
• Translucent body shows the water level
• Durable molded plastic
• Built for starting a small flock of chicks

Why raise a waterer off the ground

Birds scratch and forage, and that scatters litter, shavings and droppings everywhere they walk. A waterer sitting on the floor collects all of it, so raising the base keeps the drinking water cleaner and cuts down on the scraping you'd otherwise do.

Flocks change quickly. Young chicks reach a low waterer easily, and bigger birds need it set higher so they can drink without stepping in it. An adjustable waterer keeps everyone drinking without a second purchase.

The translucent body earns its place in the brooder. A quick look through the side tells you whether the water is running low, so you catch it before the flock runs dry.

At a glance

How to adjust it as the flock grows

Start simple and add height only as the birds need it.

1. Start with the removable legs detached for the youngest birds.
2. Add the legs as the birds get larger to raise the waterer off the ground.
3. Check the water level through the body and refill with clean water before it runs low.

Good to know

• Keep the waterer out of direct sun so the water stays cooler.
• Scrub the base now and then and rinse it well before refilling.
• Pair it with a feeder at the same height so the flock has feed and water in one area.
• Replace the waterer when the plastic cracks, since a split base leaks and gets dirty fast.

About Miller Manufacturing

Double-Tuf is one of the brands in Miller Manufacturing's lineup. Miller Manufacturing started as a family-owned business in 1941 and makes more than 1000 farm, ranch and pet products. Its brands include Little Giant, Double-Tuf, Pet Lodge and Lixit, and its catalog sells across the United States and in more than 30 countries.

Start a waterer now, and add the legs as your flock grows.