How do I add a low cost automatic watering system?
If you have water already run to your barn you’re ahead of the game! If not don’t despair, you can still have an automatic watering system but you will have to bring over the garden hose every day and fill it. This may sound like a bit of a hassle but it’s not so keep reading. To contain costs we’re going to use gravity to reduce the pressure from the home system to the rabbitry water system. Find a place to place a used, but clean five gallon bucket with lid (cost $0) about 4 – 6 feet above the cages. If the bucket can be placed inside to protect it from the heat or cold that’s best and your bunnies will appreciate your efforts. After you’ve built a stand for your bucket make sure you have access to the bottom of the bucket for water lines to enter and exit. Take the bucket down now and install a floatless commode shutoff (like you use in your home – cost about $7.00 at Lowes) inside the bucket. You’ll have to cut a hole on the bottom of the bucket and use the rubber grommets that com
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