WelshD
Well-Known Member
I have an ibc tank which collects water off the stable roof so this summer has been fine because its so rainy
When there is no water I have to bring it on to the field in containers, I obtained eight 25litre containers from a spa (they had contained chlorine so needed a good rinse out!)
I tend to fill them all up at the weekend and drive them on to the field in the car, I fill dustbins placed at strategic points (I have up to 200 chickens at any one time plus sheep, goats and pigs) then return to the house for another fill of the containers which are then left at the field, the water lasts all week so no hurrying around during the week
During the winter I drive to the gate and use a wheelbarrow or sledge to move containers from there, I've just bought a four wheeled garden cart which I hope will be useful for this too
It sounds like a lot of work but if I do the work when I have most time I find it doesnt cause a problem, any problems come because we run out mid week because I have been half arsed about the quantity of water I have taken up!
When there is no water I have to bring it on to the field in containers, I obtained eight 25litre containers from a spa (they had contained chlorine so needed a good rinse out!)
I tend to fill them all up at the weekend and drive them on to the field in the car, I fill dustbins placed at strategic points (I have up to 200 chickens at any one time plus sheep, goats and pigs) then return to the house for another fill of the containers which are then left at the field, the water lasts all week so no hurrying around during the week
During the winter I drive to the gate and use a wheelbarrow or sledge to move containers from there, I've just bought a four wheeled garden cart which I hope will be useful for this too
It sounds like a lot of work but if I do the work when I have most time I find it doesnt cause a problem, any problems come because we run out mid week because I have been half arsed about the quantity of water I have taken up!