{"product_id":"chicken-waterer-cups-automatic-diy-chicken-water-bow","title":"🐔 Automatic Chicken Waterer Cups 💧 Clean Water That Refills Itself – DIY Bucket Kit, Drill Bit Included","description":"\u003c!-- Automatic Chicken Waterer Cups: product description. Paste into Shopify \u003e Products \u003e Description \u003e Show HTML (\u003c\/\u003e) --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:760px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== 1. Hero (YSB-1) ===== --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.08em;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e🐔 SELF-REFILLING DIY CHICKEN WATERER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align:center;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eFresh Water for Your Girls. No More Daily Scrubbing.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eTurn any bucket into a self-filling waterer in about 10 minutes. These auto-fill cups keep clean water at beak level all day, so your flock always has a drink and you get your mornings back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 22px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#D8231B;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e Refills Automatically    \u003cspan style=\"color:#D8231B;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e Stays Far Cleaner    \u003cspan style=\"color:#D8231B;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e Drill Bit Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/6711\/5375\/files\/YSB-1.png?v=1792750739\" alt=\"Hens drinking from red auto-fill cups mounted on a white bucket in a sunny backyard\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;display:block;border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== 2. Pain + comparison (YSB-2) ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:52px 0 12px;\"\u003e🤢 The Same Gross Chore, Every Morning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou walk out to the coop and there it is again: a waterer full of shavings, dirt and droppings. You dump it, scrub it and refill it, and by afternoon it looks the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;\"\u003eSound Familiar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoop and pine shavings floating in the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen slime you have to scrub off every few days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA waterer tipped over or bone-dry by noon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHens that won’t use nipple waterers or peck-to-drink cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsking a neighbor to check the water every time you leave town\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/6711\/5375\/files\/YSB-2.png?v=1792750736\" alt=\"Side-by-side comparison of a dirty open waterer full of droppings and clean red auto-fill cups\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;display:block;border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen waterers sit on the ground, right where hens scratch, kick and poop. Raised cups take the water out of the line of fire, so it stays far cleaner between rinses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== 3. How it works (YSB-7) ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:52px 0 12px;\"\u003e💧 How the Cups Refill Themselves\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cup has a small built-in valve that connects to your water container. When your hens drink and the level drops, the valve lets fresh water flow in from the bucket. Once the cup is full, it stops. No pump, no power and no plumbing: gravity does all the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/6711\/5375\/files\/YSB-7.png?v=1792750837\" alt=\"Close-up of a hen drinking from an auto-fill cup, with labels showing water flowing from the bucket into the cup\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;display:block;border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:18px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#FFF8EC;border-radius:10px;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eAlways Ready\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eWater stays visible in the cup, so hens find it right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#FFF8EC;border-radius:10px;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNo Tabs to Peck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eNo triggers or nipples to figure out. Hens drink the way they naturally do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#FFF8EC;border-radius:10px;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNo Power Needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eWorks anywhere you can set or hang a bucket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== 4. Install (YSB-4) ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:52px 0 12px;\"\u003e🛠️ Set Up in About 10 Minutes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you can use a drill, you can build this. The bit is in the box, so there’s no extra trip to the hardware store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/6711\/5375\/files\/YSB-4.png?v=1792750735\" alt=\"Three setup steps: drill a hole near the bottom of the bucket, hand-tighten the cup, then fill and raise the bucket\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;display:block;border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:18px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#D8231B;font-weight:800;\"\u003e01\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003eDrill.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drill a 3\/8-inch (9.5 mm) hole about 1 inch (2.5 cm) above the bottom of your bucket, using the included bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#D8231B;font-weight:800;\"\u003e02\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003eInsert and tighten.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fit the cup into the hole and hand-tighten until it sits snug against the bucket wall. Hand-tight is enough; over-tightening can warp the seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#D8231B;font-weight:800;\"\u003e03\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003eFill and set the height.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fill the bucket, then set it on blocks or a stand, or hang it, so the cups sit at about the height of your hens’ backs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;opacity:0.85;margin:0;\"\u003eTip: drilling close to the bottom lets your hens reach nearly every drop in the bucket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== 5. Setups (YSB-5) ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:52px 0 12px;\"\u003e🪣 Your Setup, Your Way\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with a 5-gallon (19 L) bucket on a stand, hang one from a rafter to save floor space, run a PVC line along a long coop, or fit the cups to a 55-gallon (208 L) drum for a bigger flock. Any clean container with a sturdy wall will do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/6711\/5375\/files\/YSB-5.png?v=1792750737\" alt=\"Four setups: a bucket on a stand, a hanging bucket, a PVC pipe line and a 55-gallon drum\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;display:block;border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFF8EC;border-radius:10px;padding:16px 18px;margin:18px 0 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many cups do you need?\u003c\/strong\u003e Plan on about 1 cup for every 5 hens. One set covers a typical backyard flock with room to spare. Extra sets come in handy for a second coop, a separate run or a grow-out pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:4px solid #D8231B;padding:4px 0 4px 14px;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGravity-fed only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep your bucket, barrel or drum above the cups. Don’t connect the cups directly to a garden hose or household water line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;border:1px solid #E0D3BC;border-radius:999px;padding:5px 12px;margin:4px 4px 0 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eBackyard Flocks\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;border:1px solid #E0D3BC;border-radius:999px;padding:5px 12px;margin:4px 4px 0 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eHomesteads\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;border:1px solid #E0D3BC;border-radius:999px;padding:5px 12px;margin:4px 4px 0 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eCoops \u0026amp; Runs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;border:1px solid #E0D3BC;border-radius:999px;padding:5px 12px;margin:4px 4px 0 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eGrow-Out Pens\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;border:1px solid #E0D3BC;border-radius:999px;padding:5px 12px;margin:4px 4px 0 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eSmall Farms\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== 6. In the box (YSB-6) ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:52px 0 12px;\"\u003e📦 What’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything you need to build your waterer except the bucket: six auto-fill cups and the 3\/8-inch (9.5 mm) drill bit that fits them. Use any clean bucket or container you already have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/6711\/5375\/files\/YSB-6.png?v=1792750736\" alt=\"Flat lay of six red auto-fill cups and a 3\/8-inch drill bit on a wooden table\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;display:block;border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:52px 0 12px;\"\u003e📋 Product Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #E9DFCC;background:#FFF8EC;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #E9DFCC;\"\u003eAutomatic Chicken Waterer Cups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #E9DFCC;background:#FFF8EC;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePer Set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #E9DFCC;\"\u003e6 x auto-fill cups, 1 x 3\/8-inch (9.5 mm) drill bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #E9DFCC;background:#FFF8EC;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCup Size (each)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #E9DFCC;\"\u003eLength 2.75 in (7.0 cm)\u003cbr\u003eWidth 2.4 in (6.1 cm)\u003cbr\u003eHeight 2.7 in (6.9 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #E9DFCC;background:#FFF8EC;font-weight:600;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #E9DFCC;\"\u003eRed cup, white valve housing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #E9DFCC;background:#FFF8EC;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #E9DFCC;\"\u003ePlastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #E9DFCC;background:#FFF8EC;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMounting Hole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #E9DFCC;\"\u003e3\/8 in (9.5 mm), about 1 in (2.5 cm) above the bottom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #E9DFCC;background:#FFF8EC;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWater Source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #E9DFCC;\"\u003eGravity-fed: buckets, barrels, drums, PVC lines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #E9DFCC;background:#FFF8EC;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNot Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #E9DFCC;\"\u003eBucket or water container\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;opacity:0.85;margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eMeasurements are approximate. For gravity-fed water only; not designed for pressurized lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== FAQ ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:52px 0 12px;\"\u003e❓ Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:20px 0 6px;\"\u003eWill my chickens know how to use it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost flocks catch on fast because the water is always visible in the cup. For the first day or two, keep their old waterer nearby until you see everyone drinking from the cups. Tapping the water with a finger helps show them where it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:20px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhat kind of container can I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny clean, food-safe bucket, barrel, drum or tote with a sturdy wall. Drill about 1 inch (2.5 cm) above the bottom so the cups can use nearly all the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:20px 0 6px;\"\u003eCan I hook it up to a garden hose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The cups are made for gravity-fed water, and a hose or household line has too much pressure, which can make them overflow. Fill a bucket or barrel instead. If you’re plumbing a bigger system, use a low-pressure regulator made for poultry drinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:20px 0 6px;\"\u003eHow many cups do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1 cup for every 5 hens. One set of 6 covers most backyard flocks, and you can split it between two waterers if you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:20px 0 6px;\"\u003eHow often will I need to refill?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends on your flock size and the weather. Most hens drink about 0.5 L (roughly a pint) of water a day, and more when it’s hot, so a 5-gallon (19 L) bucket can keep a small backyard flock going for several days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:20px 0 6px;\"\u003eCan I use it in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cups hold water, so they can freeze when temperatures drop below 32°F (0°C). During hard freezes, move the waterer into a sheltered coop and check it daily, or use a heated winter waterer until temperatures rise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:20px 0 6px;\"\u003eHow do I clean the cups?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the bowls with a cloth or small brush whenever they look dirty, and rinse out the bucket every week or two to keep the water fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:20px 0 6px;\"\u003eIs the bucket included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Each set includes 6 cups and the drill bit. Use any clean bucket or container you already have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:20px 0 6px;\"\u003eCan ducks use it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDucks need water deep enough to dip their whole bill and clean their nostrils, so give them their own open dish alongside the cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== Confidence + closing ===== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFF8EC;border-radius:10px;padding:22px 20px;text-align:center;margin:44px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:28px;margin:0;\"\u003e🛡️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:700;margin:4px 0 6px;\"\u003eShop With Confidence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eSecure checkout and friendly support. Not sure how to set it up for your coop? Message us before you order and we’ll help you plan it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Add your real return or guarantee policy here (for example \"30-day returns\"), only if your store actually offers it. --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align:center;margin:52px 0 8px;\"\u003eClean Water That Refills Itself Starts Today\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;margin:0;\"\u003ePick your pack, grab a bucket and give your flock fresh water all day, without the daily scrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Solfolia","offers":[{"title":"8 Cups + Drill Bit","offer_id":67845407113583,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/6711\/5375\/files\/YSB-1.png?v=1792750739","url":"https:\/\/solfolia.com\/products\/chicken-waterer-cups-automatic-diy-chicken-water-bow","provider":"Solfolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}