Just launched an auto fill chicken bucket

[randombrad]

I wanted to share with the backyard chicken community a chicken auto fill water bucket.

Definitely interested in feedback/thoughts. I supply will start off small to see what kind of demand there is for this kind of bucket.



- Farmerbrad

 

[ChickenJerk]

So how high can the psi of the water supply be?

 

[randombrad]

The float valve is rated at 80PSI, I've tested it with my household water pressure and it works great.

 

[aart]

I'd suggest you use, or at least offer, horizontal nipples that mount on the sides.
Easier setup options for end user and less dripping.

 

[randombrad]

I wanted to keep the price point more affordable, had great success with water nipples on a 5 gallon bucket

 

[aart]

I wanted to keep the price point more affordable, had great success with water nipples on a 5 gallon bucket

Horizontal nipples aren't that much more than the verticals and work fine on almost any vessel, including 5 gallon HDPE buckets.
...http://allboutchickens.com/#!/Horizontal-Poultry-Nipples/p/35469347/category=0

Your big cost is that valve.

 

[randombrad]

Thanks for your feedback, I'll look into it. The water nipples I got were 50 for $9

 

[randombrad]

The water bucket is on sale if preordered. Save 7 dollars http://farmerbrad.com/pre-order.html