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After consulting with Frank (who by the way is a walking encyclopedia on chickens) on how I should prepare the water system for winter; here is the out come of our collaboration.

I purchased a 100' heated hose (model PWL 03-100 Blue) by "PIRIT", this hose is used to provide a constant source of water in freezing temperatures. (PIRIT also sells different length hoses). Next I purchased 100' of 2" PVC electrical conduit (this was cheaper then plumbers PVC piping) to place the hose in for protection above ground. I had to have an electrician run a new circuit to my generator panel box with a "Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter" (GFCI) receptacle close to my water source. Final steps were to connect both ends of the hose; one end to the house water source and the other end to the "Chicken Fountain", plug the hose electrical source into the new (GFIC) and we are in business.

In addition, Frank suggested I purchase a "Bucket Heater" or "Pail De-Icer" to be placed inside the "Chicken Fountain". I purchased an "Allied Precision Pail De-Icer". I already had electricity in the chicken coop so I added an outside receptacle close to the water fountain. We have had temperatures in the teens and twenties already in Virginia; with running water to the chickens. Please see photos attached. Happy Holidays to you and all your readers. Ted Ciccone, Great Falls, VA

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