Think an aquarium heater is chicken safe?

[Carefree_Dude]

My girlfriend convinced me chickens are a good idea. For water, they currently have a 5 gallon cooler that is connected to nipples for drinking. It works great for now, but I get a feeling that come winter, the water will likely freeze. I was thinking though, an aquarium heater might be warm enough to stop it from freezing. Anyone have any experience with this?

 

[Xray_chic]

I don't know about the aquarium heater, with temps that cold I personally would be afraid of it going out quickly or while I wasn't home. Plus the lines may still freeze. I know that people use heat tape from Home Depot. Wrapped around the outside of course. Or you can use another water source like a heated dog bowl. Or place the water inside a heated coop.


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[Dieselhybrid]

Aeration could help prevent freezing in the container also. Would solve the freezing lines however

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[joe jaskot]

Use a heated pet bowl: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Farm-Innovators-Heated-Pet-Bowl-1-Gallon-Blue-Small-Animals/14660250

 

[brich999]

Not too sure if its too big for your purpose but my gf has a heater designed for horses to keep the trough from freezing. Sold at tractor supply co

 

[Dan F]

Just use a bowl on the five days it will get cold enough to freeze your chicken waterer.