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I do! Here it is: video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=mcafee&p=chicken+song+slopes+blue+grass+band&type=E211US885G0#id=1&vid=bd284ee68ad2a2c302b80f62ca9f5d33&action=click

No, not above genius. Maybe above your average chicken mama craziness! Ha ha! Thanks!

I got the nipples from Columbus Aqua in Denmark. They are by far the best you can buy. I designed the dripper housings and had them manufactured for me.

I disagree. there is no way for a raccoon to get paws around the door. There is molding around the edge that would prevent it from being able to get a paw in and pull it up. But I suppose until I test it with a raccoon, I couldn't know for sure. But we have had a raccoon kill a chicken in the run that wasn't inside when the door closed. It's a long story why it wasn't in the coop, but it's my fault.

Yes, I think the water would definitely be good for plants. I wouldn't be comfortable giving it to chickens, as it is pretty stinky. I couldn't get over the "ick" factor.

I know, right? I love that chicken song! I'm sure many people find it annoying, but I"m not one of them. 🙂

Hey, I got you! I actually have drill bits with a reduced shank, so it will fit inside your drill. Just email me and I'll get your address and get it to you: RevolutionaryChickenStore@gmail.com. I'll send it right away!

I have since upgraded the container of the feeder and added another port. But same basic idea on the feeder port. I've been selling these since 2019, and most feedback that I get is that they work at keeping mice out of the feeder. There have been a few over the years that say mice can get in, but it's very rare. I have a standing offer that if anyone isn't satisfied, they can definitely get a refund. Most people get one and then tell their friends or come back for more.

Hey Pamela, you are 100% right. Thank you so much for your comment! I'll make sure to be more careful next time!

Wonderful! I'm so glad it's working well for you. I sell these on Amazon as well, and the kits come with three nipples instead of two. They are a little more expensive since it's a larger kit. Thank you so much for your feedback!

YES!

It's right under the Shop tab. So first go to shop, select what you'd like. Then go under the shop tab and either select Cart or Checkout. Hope that helps! If not, email me at RevolutionaryChickenStore@gmail.com. I can help you further if you need me to.

I didn't know the answer, so I googled it. This is what I found: "But how could we throw such high-quality, durable, food grade, BPA-free, HDPE plastic containers away? Luckily there are many creative re-uses for the blue poly drums. BlueBarrel was founded on the principle of keeping as many of these out of the landfill as possible. Their thick, durable side-walls, food-safe plastic, leak-proof and UV resistant qualities make them perfect for harvesting rainwater. Of course there are many other uses for them as well." Unfortunately, these are not available in Australia. I've had a few people request that I ship feeder ports there. I'll be looking into selling the ports on Amazon in Australia.

Great questions! I think it can handle wild mice just fine since I have no mice poop in my feeder like I used to (and I've been selling these since 2019). Rats, on the other hand, CAN get into it. I don't make any claims about rats. Birds are mostly deterred by it, but occasionally they can figure it out, so not 100%, but pretty darn close.

Probably! Not sure the psychology behind it, but it works!

Nope. Just the nipples.

You will probably get even better results if you let them soak for 8-10 hours instead of 24. If I forget to drain mine after 8-10 hours, the germination isn't as good. I am now combining black oil sunflower seeds and other grain (I sprout wheat, corn, barley, and sunflower seeds together), and everything sprouts. I don't know why your sunflower seeds wouldn't be sprouting. Try the shorter soak time, and make sure the seeds are fresh. I'm sure your chickens love your efforts!

@@revolutionarychicken6251 Thank you! I will try what you say. The black oil sunflower seeds sprouted but only with dirt.

I know a lot of people are totally opposed to bleach water--even for chickens. But I've heard that if you use a small enough ratio, it's ok.

Well, in my opinion you MUST put it up high, because the autofill cups get dirty even when it's elevated. I put my waterer on a cinder block, and I've never had a problem with them putting their foot on the cups.

You are actually right. That's why I don't claim that they are rodent proof.

Thank YOU!

I hope you do!

I'm so sorry I didn't reply sooner. No, I don't think they would work on metal. The notches on the feeder ports bend the plastic a bit, then pop into place. Metal would probably be too stiff.

Thank you so much! It really works well.

Sounds like you have a great system going! I especially like your 1930s sink with ridges on the surface. That would make the initial draining so much easier!

When the perch is lowered (all the chickens on it), it's actually parallel with the ground, so it's not angled down. It's angled up before they fly up to it. However, I do think using a 2x4 would be a good idea for colder climates than mine so they could cover their toes when they roost at night. I think 2x4s are generally better than 2x2s for that reason. Thanks for your comment!

Marie Antoinette said, "Let them eat cake!" and you say, "Let them eat snow!" Ha ha. I have never heard of this. I'm going to bring it up in a chicken FB group, and I'm sure they'll bite my head off for even bringing it up.

OK, I checked on backyardchickens.com, and this comment seemed to sum up what everyone else had to say: "No. Give them water. Most chickens hate snow and refuse to go near it, let alone eat it for water. It will take a lot of snow to consume the necessary amount of water, as snow has a lot more volume than water, and even if they are willing to peck at it, they won't get as much water out of it as they need just from the occasional pecks. And, like others have said, it will lower their internal temperature and their bodies will need to work extra hard to overcome that. Overall not a good idea. They should always have liquid water available regardless of the weather." I'm not saying you're wrong, but most backyard chicken owners wouldn't go there.

@@revolutionarychicken6251 "Most chickens hate snow and refuse to go near it" I'm in northern Canada and my chickens live in the snow 3/5th of the year, sounds like a Florida person post that doesn't get snow to be honest

You should do a temp test in 4 hour intervals

No. Just like my other feeder, these are mouse-proof. That said, to be completely honest, out of the hundreds of blue barrel feeders that I've sold, I've had two people tell me that mice got in theirs. So I'd say 99% will not have an issue with mice. For the 1% that do, I have created feeder port covers, so you can cover them at night if you want to.

My supplier for the silicone just stopped--so I've been hunting for another. I just placed an order for more sample silicone. I will update on when it should arrive. If you have silicone at home, I'm happy to open it up right now for you to order. Otherwise, my guess is a week? 12/10 or 12/11/23.

They are available NOW! 🙂 Sorry for the very long delay!

Thank you!

Thank you for thinking of that. I just put links in for Home Depot at Amazon for the 2" plug in the description.

Yes, I've had a customer do this before. However, don't use an external heater for the cooler waterer (like the kind that I sell that goes underneath). It will melt the plastic of the cooler. For some reason, it won't melt the plastic of my bucket and barrel waterers though--their plastics' melting point must be higher.

Hey Michigan Girl! I'm from Michigan myself! I appreciate your feedback. If you comparison shop for large no waste feeders (mine holds 90 lbs), I think you'll find that Revolutionary Chicken's blue barrel feeder is actually a very good deal. The shipping is free for the customer, although it costs me quite bit to ship the 24"x16"x16" box. But I hear you. I'm always looking for the best deal myself. If you don't mind drilling a hole, you can put the feeder ports in any plastic container. (I sell the ports individually as well as the hole saw bit.)

You actually can't make a feeder out of a water cooler using my ports. They are designed to lock against the wall of a container, and the wall of a cooler is really wide because of their insulated walls.

Hey thank you!

Thanks!

That is a great idea! I might try that, as I'm going to be making it a little bigger since I got more chickens.

Yep! I actually did change my container to a white plastic one, and so far so good. Check it out at Revolutionarychicken.com.

I actually did start with the seeds in trays when I started this process years ago, and the sprouting rate was extremely low. The seeds sprout much better when started in jars. Then I move to trays. Granted, it would not be feasible for 40 chickens. I admit I'm geared more towards small backyard flocks.

You can actually get a 5gal bucket and drill holes on the lid to simulate the jar growing

@@revolutionarychicken6251 you are such a cutie ❤ thank you for showing it to us. Do you have any thoughts on temp range? I am still troubleshooting, but not giving up 👌

Haha, weed - cannabis - edible hemp plant is actually amazing for chickens.

Well thank you! Sounds like you're having a bit of trouble with it. You can also email me questions at Revolutionarychickenstore@gmail.com. I believe that the fodder grew a little faster the warmer it was, but it still grew for me in the winter, and we keep our house pretty chilly (60s). If you grow it outside, it must be kept in the shade.

That's not a bad idea. I think it would be pretty convenient to not have to worry about dumping out the water. But I guess you'd need an expendable bath tub!