Having a backyard farm can be quite expensive from time to time. Costs add up for a variety of reasons, which is why DIY comes in so handy. You can quite easily make a chicken waterer at home yourself for under $50 with a few simple bits and pieces. It’s technically free if you already have them lying around!

1. MileFour.com
For under $50
DIY CHICKEN WATERER
What You’ll Need
5 Gal Bucket
w/ airtight lid
Power Drill 1.5in Drill Bit Feed Pan
Drill two holes opposite
each other into the bottom
of the 5 Gal Bucket
STEP 1: DRILL HOLES
Place bucket into feed
pan with adhesive
and let dry
STEP 2: PLACE INTO FEED PAN
Fill bucket with water and
attach airtight lid to bucket to
ensure water stops flowing
STEP 3: FILL BUCKET