5 Gallon Hanging Waterer Problems

[boogiedog]

I had the exact same problems. I put it up on a cinder block and not only did it stay cleaner, it does not spill anymore. Be sure you always tightly close the top - if you do not make a vacuum seal the water will drain completely out of the bottom (yep, learned that the hard way too).

 

[a5ftfury]

Wow, I feel like such a dummy! I always assumed that they were hanging for some reason because the galvanized ones are - but it's so clear now that the handle is only meant for carrying. Opps! Thanks for the head-up guys. I will use this outside in the run, but will be coming up with an alternative for inside the coop to save space.

 

[Buck Creek Chickens]

the galvanized aren't meant for hanging either

 

[MandyH]

IF you want to continue to use it as a hanging waterer, the bottom red part snaps off. Just put the black cap over the water hole and snap the bottom off. I don't see how you have that thing hanging, seems like it would tip to one side if it got bumped.

 

[Zahboo]

I got an actual gallon hanging waterer from tractor supply. The hanger has a rise in the middle so it doesn't slip uneven. I strongly suggest it! It's from little giant and are often on sale around here!

 

[jeremy]

I have mine leveled on a cinder block too. It seems to work very well, little or no debris gets into their drinking water. I'd also agree that it makes it MUCH easier to have a faucet nearby, so you don't have to haul 5 gallons of water around after it's full!

 

[jhammett]

We just set ours up on cinder blocks outside. On another note measure your arms each day and when you have no problem lifting it up write a workout book and call it something like the "5 gallon arm blast". You could make a fortune!

Steve