There are many drinkers (galvanised or
plastic), which store fresh water and allow it to release slowly into
the bottom tray ensuring that it keeps fresh. These are the easiest and
most practical way of ensuring your hens always have a fresh supply.
The cost of these drinkers will far outweigh the work involved with
cleaning out old bowls and plastic tubs and will also make sure that
water is not contaminated by faeces or mud turning the water
fowl. Drinkers should be placed outside but under cover from
wild birds, don’t be tempted to keep them in the hens house.