{"id":87300,"date":"2021-06-09T07:00:07","date_gmt":"2021-06-09T11:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/?p=87300"},"modified":"2025-07-14T10:32:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T14:32:10","slug":"what-you-should-know-about-poultry-waterers-feeders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/what-you-should-know-about-poultry-waterers-feeders\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Should Know About Poultry Waterers &#038; Feeders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">C<\/span>hicken-keeping can be fun and easy if you have the right equipment. But choosing the perfect products is essential to enjoying your poultry, especially when dealing with everyday items, such as feeders and waterers. When selecting them, it\u2019s important to pick models with convenient features appropriate for your chickens and location. Other factors to consider include types of poultry waterers or feeders, construction material and cost.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Any equipment you acquire should have a minimum capacity of feeding and watering your flock for an entire day. Poultry feeders or waterers should also:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p3\">keep the water and food clean and free of droppings<\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\">not leak, drip or clog<\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\">be easy to clean and refill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"s2\">Although larger capacity feeders and waterers cost more, the benefits of not needing to maintain them daily are enormous. So, keep in mind that flocks tend to grow, and consider purchasing higher capacity models.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p5\">Capacity Requirements<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\">Chickens are made up of about 50 percent water, and eggs are about 65 to 75 percent, so a continuous supply of fresh, clean water is critical to chicken health. Depending on your birds\u2019 size, they\u2019ll drink one to two cups of water per day and can drink double that during hot weather.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">That means that a 5-gallon poultry waterer might provide water for 10 average-size chickens for about four days.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>2 cups x 10 chickens x 4 days = 80; 80\/16 cups per gallon = 5 gallons<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">If you are located in a region with cold winters, the best poultry waterers are those that automatically prevent freezing. If you are located in a warmer climate, heated waterers aren\u2019t necessary, but your chickens may drink double the amount that chickens in cooler conditions do.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\">An average-size chicken eats about 4 ounces of feed per day. So the example of a 10-bird flock would need a minimum of 2\u00bd pounds of food per day. A feeder with 10-pound capacity would last them about four days. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"s3\"><em>4 ounces x 10 chickens = 40 ounces; 40 ounces\/16 ounces per pound = 2\u00bd pounds; 2\u00bd pounds x 4 days = 10 pounds per day<\/em><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Obviously, chicks or bantams require less food and water, while larger birds use more. And flocks with more than 10 birds should have multiple poultry waterers and feeders so all the chickens have easy access. Size your equipment for the number and size of your chickens as well as your desired refilling frequency.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_87313\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-87313\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-87313\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/Young-Chicks-Galvanized-Metal-Waterer.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/newhobbyfarms.com\/MDWkhjva-Young-Chicks-Galvanized-Metal-Waterer-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/newhobbyfarms.com\/Young-Chicks-Galvanized-Metal-Waterer-433x250.jpg 433w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/newhobbyfarms.com\/Young-Chicks-Galvanized-Metal-Waterer-600x347.jpg 600w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/newhobbyfarms.com\/Young-Chicks-Galvanized-Metal-Waterer-623x360.jpg 623w, https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/Young-Chicks-Galvanized-Metal-Waterer.jpg 800w\" alt=\"chickens chicken feeder feeders waterer waterers poultry\" width=\"800\" height=\"462\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-87313\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lesa Wilkes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"p5\">Construction Material<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\">Poultry feeders and waterers are typically made of either plastic or galvanized steel.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><b>Plastic<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">Plastic models generally cost less and are easier to clean but can crack if dropped or exposed frequently to freezing conditions.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><b>Metal<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">Metal models are sturdier, last for many years and don\u2019t crack like plastic. However, they\u2019re also heavier to clean and refill.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\">Galvanized<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">Galvanized waterers shouldn\u2019t be used if you intend to put apple cider vinegar in your chickens\u2019 water. (The acidic vinegar may cause toxic residue to leach into the water.)<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Read more: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/how-to-hang-a-chicken-waterer-off-the-ground\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">These tips will help you hang a poultry waterer off the ground.<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"p5\">Waterer Type<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\">Chicken waterers come in three basic varieties. The simplest are just buckets, bowls or water troughs. But, because chickens tend to roost on these and put their droppings in the water, none of them made this list of recommended waterers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The other two types of poultry waterers are those with a gravity-fed, self-contained reservoir and those that automatically refill.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Chickens don\u2019t drink water at night when they\u2019re roosting, so it\u2019s not essential that waterers be placed in the coop. However, they do need water right away in the morning when they wake. Remember to place or hang waterers at a height that is convenient for your chickens.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p6\">Gravity Fed<\/h3>\n<h5 class=\"p3\"><b>Mason Jar<\/b><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p3\">These are simply mason jars screwed onto a metal or plastic base and are great waterers for chicks, as tiny chicks can drown in waterers intended for adults. However, they shouldn\u2019t be used for mature chickens because they don\u2019t hold enough water and can easily tip over.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_87311\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-87311\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-87311\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/Mason-Jar-Waterer_Chicks.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/newhobbyfarms.com\/vPlSZFCC-Mason-Jar-Waterer_Chicks-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/newhobbyfarms.com\/Mason-Jar-Waterer_Chicks-433x250.jpg 433w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/newhobbyfarms.com\/Mason-Jar-Waterer_Chicks-600x347.jpg 600w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/newhobbyfarms.com\/Mason-Jar-Waterer_Chicks-623x360.jpg 623w, https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/Mason-Jar-Waterer_Chicks.jpg 800w\" alt=\"chickens chicken feeder feeders waterer waterers poultry\" width=\"800\" height=\"462\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-87311\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lesa Wilke<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p3\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miller-mfg.com\/product\/MJ9826.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Little Giant Baby Chick Base Metal Waterer<\/a>\u00a0is inexpensive, low maintenance, constructed from heavy-gauge galvanized steel and durable.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>P<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><b>lastic<\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\">These are generally affordable, easy<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> to clean and refill, and come in many sizes. They can be hung or set on the ground and allow you to see the water level. Multiple chickens can drink from the basin created between the base rim and the water reservoir above. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tractorsupply.com\/tsc\/product\/harris-farms-poultry-drinker-5-qt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harris Farms Hanging Poultry Drinker<\/a>, 5 Quart or 3.5 Gallon, is a reasonably priced model that also has a domed shape to prevent chickens from roosting.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\"><b>Galvanized Steel<\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\">These operate and come in sizes similar to plastic poultry waterers, but they\u2019re heavier and you can\u2019t see the water level inside. They tend to be a bit more expensive but last longer and are rust-resistant. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\">Because they\u2019re heavier than the plastic models, they\u2019re more difficult to knock over if you\u2019re setting them out rather than hanging them. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tractorsupply.com\/tsc\/product\/harris-farms-2-gal-double-wall-drinker?cm_vc=-10005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harris Farms Double Wall Poultry Drinker,<\/a> 2 Gallon or 5 Gallon, is made of heavy-gauge galvanized steel.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\"><b>Heated<\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\">If you live in an area that has freezing weather, a heated waterer is highly recommended. However, they do require electricity. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farminnovators.com\/poultry.html#waterers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Farm Innovators Model HPF-100 \u201cAll-Seasons\u201d Heated Plastic Poultry Fountain<\/a>, 3 Gallon, 100-Watt is ideal for year-round use because it\u2019s thermostatically controlled to operate only when necessary. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\">Another option for creating a heated waterer is to set a metal poultry waterer on a heated base. The Farm Innovators Model HP-125 Heated Base For Metal Poultry Waterers, 125-Watt is a heated base that is thermostatically controlled to operate only when temperatures fall below 35 degrees Fahrenheit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p6\">Automatic<span class=\"s4\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<h5 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\"><b>Nipple<\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\">These are plastic buckets fit with nipples along the bottom that the chickens drink from. They\u2019re usually easy to refill, you can see the water level and they keep the water cleaner than a plastic or steel poultry waterer. They also tend to keep the coop drier if using them inside. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\">Nipple waterers can be more difficult to clean, and there is a learning curve for the chickens to adjust to them. The <a href=\"https:\/\/rentacoop.com\/collections\/waterers\/products\/5-gallon4-horizontal-nipples-chicken-waterer-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RentACoop 5 Gallon Poultry Nipple Waterer<\/a> is constructed of 100 percent food-grade and BPA-free plastic. It has four nipples to accommodate four birds at a time and comes in either a center- or corner-placement configuration. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\">Its cone lid prevents chickens from roosting.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p3\"><b>Drinker Cup<\/b><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p3\">These automatically fill small cups from a bucket reservoir above. The water entering the cups is typically very clean because the reservoir is sealed. <span class=\"s5\">However, the cups do tend to collect <\/span>dirt and can be difficult <span class=\"s5\">to clean. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s5\">The RentACoop 5 Gallon\/4 <\/span>Automatic Water Cup Chicken Waterer accommodates four birds at a time. It comes in center- or corner-placement configuration and has a cone lid to prevent chickens from roosting.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p3\"><b>Hose Attached<\/b><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p3\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strombergschickens.com\/product\/auto-poultry-waterer-with-cover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Auto Poultry Waterer with Cover<\/a> from Stromberg\u2019s Chicks &amp; Game Birds includes a <span class=\"s6\">3<\/span>\u20444-inch hose that attaches to a standard garden hose for a continuous flow of fresh water for your poultry.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Automatic float controls the water level so there is no spilling or overflow. An oversized cover extends beyond the edge of the bowl to prevent roosting and keep debris out of the water.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p5\">Feeder Types<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\">Poultry feeders come in two basic varieties\u2014free standing or hanging. When selecting feeders, choose <\/span>models that are rodentproof and prevent chickens from wasting <span class=\"s3\">feed (by billing or scratching it out). <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\">When hanging feeders, hang them at a height convenient for your chickens (about chicken back-height).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p6\">Free-Standing<\/h3>\n<h5 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s5\"><b>Mason Jar<\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s5\">Like mason jar poultry waterers, these feeders are created by screwing a mason jar into a metal or plastic base. They are only intended for chicks because they don\u2019t hold enough food for adults, and mature birds tip them over easily. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s5\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miller-mfg.com\/product\/9810.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Little Giant Baby Chick Base Metal Feeder<\/a> is made of galvanized steel.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Treadle<\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">These feeders are designed so that the birds must stand on the treadle to open the food trough. That makes it nearly impossible for the chickens to waste feed, and they\u2019re generally weather- and rodentproof. However, they cost more than other feeder types and aren\u2019t suitable for chicks.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\">The<a href=\"https:\/\/rentacoop.com\/collections\/all-products\/products\/40lbs-metal-treadle-feeder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> RentACoop Treadle Feeder 40 LBS<\/a> <\/span>is a secure, high-capacity, galvanized feeder. <span class=\"s3\">The treadle can be adjusted to accommodate lighter or heavier breeds, and feeder extensions can be purchased to expand the capacity up to 70 pounds. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\">This feeder works well for larger flocks.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/diy-chicken-vending-machine-feeder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Check out this DIY vending machine feeder for chicken treats!<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"p6\">Hanging<span class=\"s4\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<h5 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\"><b>Port Style<\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\">This style forces birds to reach into the feeder to get food thereby minimizing waste. The covered design allows for inside or outside use. The RentACoop 2 Port Chicken Feeder\u00a0is made of food-grade and BPA-free plastic and comes fully assembled and in center- or corner-placement configurations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\">A cone cap prevents chickens from roosting, holds 20 pounds of food, can accommodate four to six chickens at a time and is generally rodentproof. It\u2019s only for chickens older than 12 weeks as younger birds could become trapped inside.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_87310\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-87310\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-87310\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/Hanging-Plastic-Chicken-Feeders.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/newhobbyfarms.com\/7xf9oAiJ-Hanging-Plastic-Chicken-Feeders-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/newhobbyfarms.com\/Hanging-Plastic-Chicken-Feeders-433x250.jpg 433w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/newhobbyfarms.com\/Hanging-Plastic-Chicken-Feeders-600x347.jpg 600w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/newhobbyfarms.com\/Hanging-Plastic-Chicken-Feeders-623x360.jpg 623w, https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/Hanging-Plastic-Chicken-Feeders.jpg 800w\" alt=\"chickens chicken feeder feeders waterer waterers poultry\" width=\"800\" height=\"462\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-87310\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lesa Wilke<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h5 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\"><b>Plastic Feeders<\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\">Plastic hanging feeders cost less and are easy to use. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mannapro.com\/poultry\/chicken-coop\/7-pound-hanging-feeder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Harris Farms 1000297 Free Range Hanging Poultry Feeder<\/a>\u00a0is a basic feeder that is easy to assemble, clean and fill. It should be used indoors since it\u2019s open on the top. It has a 7-pound capacity and has spokes at the base to prevent chickens from billing out the food. The transparent plastic makes it easy to monitor how full the feeder is.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strombergschickens.com\/product\/plastic-hanging-feeder-20-pounds-with-feed-saving-grill?list=Category%20Listing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stromberg\u2019s Chicks &amp; Game Birds\u2019 Feed Saving Plastic Hanging Feeder<\/a> is a medium-sized hanging feeder with a built-in, feed-saving grill and trough lip. The grill helps prevent feed waste by reducing the back-and-forth head action that birds use to sweep feed out of feeders. The cylinder has a capacity of up to 20 pounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p3\"><b>Galvanized Steel Feeders <\/b><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p3\">These are similar to plastic hanging feeders but are made from galvanized steel, making them heavier and sturdier. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mannapro.com\/poultry\/chicken-coop\/15-pound-hanging-feeder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harris Farms 1000293 Galvanized Hanging Poultry Feeder<\/a> has three adjustments to accommodate different size birds. Its capacity is 15 pounds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p8\"><span class=\"s7\">T<\/span><span class=\"s3\">he waterers and feeders described in this article are just the tip of the iceberg. Shop around before you decide. Consider variables such as capacity, cost and desired convenience level to identify the models perfect for keeping you and your flock healthy and happy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Sidebar: Homemade Suet Cakes<span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\">It\u2019s easy to make homemade suet cakes, and your flock will love them. You can make these whenever you have leftover grease (from cooked meat such as hamburger, steak or pork) that you would normally throw out. Ingredient proportions vary depending on how much grease you have on hand.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p4\"><b>Ingredients<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s2\">unsalted nuts (peanuts are particularly good), sunflower seeds, cracked corn, raisins, dried cranberries or other dried fruit (You can also start with high-quality wild-bird food containing these)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p4\">grease (It\u2019s best to avoid grease from bacon containing nitrites or nitrates)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"p4\"><b>Preparation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">Chop the nuts and put them in a small freezer-safe container. (I use plastic freezer storage containers.) Add the sunflower seed, cracked corn and dried fruit. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">Add the slightly cooled grease (if your grease is already solidified, just microwave for a few seconds), and stir to blend the mixture. After mixing, store the suet in the freezer.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">You can add additional layers of suet as time goes on until you are ready to feed the chickens. When ready to serve, remove the suet cake from the container and place it in a metal suet feeder in the chicken coop.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><em>This article originally appeared in the May\/June 2021 issue of\u00a0<\/em>Hobby Farms\u00a0<em>magazine.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are a variety of poultry waterers and feeders available, so read on to learn which ones might be right for you and your birds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":127,"featured_media":87312,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[424,10456,10729],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-87300","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-animals","category-poultry","category-poultry-equipment"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.0 (Yoast SEO v24.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What You Should Know About Poultry Waterers &amp; Feeders - Hobby Farms<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"There are a variety of poultry waterers and feeders available, so read on to learn which ones might be right for you and your birds.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/admin.hobbyfarms.com\/what-you-should-know-about-poultry-waterers-feeders\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"What You Should Know About Poultry Waterers &amp; Feeders\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"There are a variety of poultry waterers and feeders available, so read on to learn which ones might be right for you and your birds.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/admin.hobbyfarms.com\/what-you-should-know-about-poultry-waterers-feeders\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Hobby Farms\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hobbyfarms\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:author\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BetterHensAndGardens\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2021-06-09T11:00:07+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-07-14T14:32:10+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/shutterstock_549994783.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"800\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"462\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Lesa Wilke\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@https:\/\/x.com\/lesawilke\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@hobbyfarms\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Lesa Wilke\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"10 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/admin.hobbyfarms.com\/what-you-should-know-about-poultry-waterers-feeders\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/admin.hobbyfarms.com\/what-you-should-know-about-poultry-waterers-feeders\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Lesa Wilke\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/#\/schema\/person\/f1fa9be606c263c8dc10880bfbff7f90\"},\"headline\":\"What You Should Know About Poultry Waterers &#038; Feeders\",\"datePublished\":\"2021-06-09T11:00:07+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-07-14T14:32:10+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/admin.hobbyfarms.com\/what-you-should-know-about-poultry-waterers-feeders\/\"},\"wordCount\":1933,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/admin.hobbyfarms.com\/what-you-should-know-about-poultry-waterers-feeders\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/shutterstock_549994783.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Animals\",\"Poultry\",\"Poultry Equipment\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/admin.hobbyfarms.com\/what-you-should-know-about-poultry-waterers-feeders\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/admin.hobbyfarms.com\/what-you-should-know-about-poultry-waterers-feeders\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/admin.hobbyfarms.com\/what-you-should-know-about-poultry-waterers-feeders\/\",\"name\":\"What You Should Know About Poultry Waterers & Feeders - Hobby Farms\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/admin.hobbyfarms.com\/what-you-should-know-about-poultry-waterers-feeders\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/admin.hobbyfarms.com\/what-you-should-know-about-poultry-waterers-feeders\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/shutterstock_549994783.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2021-06-09T11:00:07+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-07-14T14:32:10+00:00\",\"description\":\"There are a variety of poultry waterers and feeders available, so read on to learn which ones might be right for you and your birds.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/admin.hobbyfarms.com\/what-you-should-know-about-poultry-waterers-feeders\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/admin.hobbyfarms.com\/what-you-should-know-about-poultry-waterers-feeders\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/admin.hobbyfarms.com\/what-you-should-know-about-poultry-waterers-feeders\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/shutterstock_549994783.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/shutterstock_549994783.jpg\",\"width\":800,\"height\":462,\"caption\":\"Nick Beer\/Shutterstock\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/admin.hobbyfarms.com\/what-you-should-know-about-poultry-waterers-feeders\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"What You Should Know About Poultry Waterers &#038; Feeders\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/\",\"name\":\"Hobby Farms\",\"description\":\"Rural Living for Pleasure and Profit\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Hobby Farms\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/00GPSuRp-logo.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/00GPSuRp-logo.png\",\"width\":586,\"height\":68,\"caption\":\"Hobby Farms\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hobbyfarms\",\"https:\/\/x.com\/hobbyfarms\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/#\/schema\/person\/f1fa9be606c263c8dc10880bfbff7f90\",\"name\":\"Lesa Wilke\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/03101510\/Lesa-Wilke-150x150.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/03101510\/Lesa-Wilke-150x150.jpg\",\"caption\":\"Lesa Wilke\"},\"description\":\"Lesa Wilke is a homesteader and freelance writer who loves to inspire others on their journey to more sustainable lifestyles. She accomplishes this by sharing the skills she\u2019s learned (plus support, advice &amp; tips) while farming goats, chickens, honeybees, and produce on her website Better Hens and Gardens , as well as in articles for national publications.\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.betterhensandgardens.com\",\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BetterHensAndGardens\",\"https:\/\/x.com\/https:\/\/x.com\/lesawilke\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/author\/lesa-wilke\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"What You Should Know About Poultry Waterers & Feeders - Hobby Farms","description":"There are a variety of poultry waterers and feeders available, so read on to learn which ones might be right for you and your birds.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/admin.hobbyfarms.com\/what-you-should-know-about-poultry-waterers-feeders\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"What You Should Know About Poultry Waterers & Feeders","og_description":"There are a variety of poultry waterers and feeders available, so read on to learn which ones might be right for you and your birds.","og_url":"https:\/\/admin.hobbyfarms.com\/what-you-should-know-about-poultry-waterers-feeders\/","og_site_name":"Hobby Farms","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hobbyfarms","article_author":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BetterHensAndGardens","article_published_time":"2021-06-09T11:00:07+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-07-14T14:32:10+00:00","og_image":[{"width":800,"height":462,"url":"https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/shutterstock_549994783.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Lesa Wilke","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@https:\/\/x.com\/lesawilke","twitter_site":"@hobbyfarms","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Lesa Wilke","Est. reading time":"10 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/admin.hobbyfarms.com\/what-you-should-know-about-poultry-waterers-feeders\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/admin.hobbyfarms.com\/what-you-should-know-about-poultry-waterers-feeders\/"},"author":{"name":"Lesa Wilke","@id":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/#\/schema\/person\/f1fa9be606c263c8dc10880bfbff7f90"},"headline":"What You Should Know About Poultry Waterers &#038; Feeders","datePublished":"2021-06-09T11:00:07+00:00","dateModified":"2025-07-14T14:32:10+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/admin.hobbyfarms.com\/what-you-should-know-about-poultry-waterers-feeders\/"},"wordCount":1933,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/admin.hobbyfarms.com\/what-you-should-know-about-poultry-waterers-feeders\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/shutterstock_549994783.jpg","articleSection":["Animals","Poultry","Poultry Equipment"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/admin.hobbyfarms.com\/what-you-should-know-about-poultry-waterers-feeders\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/admin.hobbyfarms.com\/what-you-should-know-about-poultry-waterers-feeders\/","url":"https:\/\/admin.hobbyfarms.com\/what-you-should-know-about-poultry-waterers-feeders\/","name":"What You Should Know About Poultry Waterers & Feeders - Hobby Farms","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/admin.hobbyfarms.com\/what-you-should-know-about-poultry-waterers-feeders\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/admin.hobbyfarms.com\/what-you-should-know-about-poultry-waterers-feeders\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/shutterstock_549994783.jpg","datePublished":"2021-06-09T11:00:07+00:00","dateModified":"2025-07-14T14:32:10+00:00","description":"There are a variety of poultry waterers and feeders available, so read on to learn which ones might be right for you and your birds.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/admin.hobbyfarms.com\/what-you-should-know-about-poultry-waterers-feeders\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/admin.hobbyfarms.com\/what-you-should-know-about-poultry-waterers-feeders\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/admin.hobbyfarms.com\/what-you-should-know-about-poultry-waterers-feeders\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/shutterstock_549994783.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/shutterstock_549994783.jpg","width":800,"height":462,"caption":"Nick Beer\/Shutterstock"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/admin.hobbyfarms.com\/what-you-should-know-about-poultry-waterers-feeders\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"What You Should Know About Poultry Waterers &#038; Feeders"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/","name":"Hobby Farms","description":"Rural Living for Pleasure and Profit","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/#organization","name":"Hobby Farms","url":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/00GPSuRp-logo.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/00GPSuRp-logo.png","width":586,"height":68,"caption":"Hobby Farms"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hobbyfarms","https:\/\/x.com\/hobbyfarms"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/#\/schema\/person\/f1fa9be606c263c8dc10880bfbff7f90","name":"Lesa Wilke","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/03101510\/Lesa-Wilke-150x150.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/03101510\/Lesa-Wilke-150x150.jpg","caption":"Lesa Wilke"},"description":"Lesa Wilke is a homesteader and freelance writer who loves to inspire others on their journey to more sustainable lifestyles. She accomplishes this by sharing the skills she\u2019s learned (plus support, advice &amp; tips) while farming goats, chickens, honeybees, and produce on her website Better Hens and Gardens , as well as in articles for national publications.","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.betterhensandgardens.com","https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BetterHensAndGardens","https:\/\/x.com\/https:\/\/x.com\/lesawilke"],"url":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/author\/lesa-wilke\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87300","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/127"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=87300"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87300\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":132117,"href":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87300\/revisions\/132117"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/87312"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=87300"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=87300"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=87300"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}