[Alpacasite] Re: Waterer

We do not use the Bar-Bar-A, but we have been using a $10 automatic
waterer that we purchased from the Tractor Supply Company. We also
use the trough heater that sits at the bottom of the trough. We
empty the trough and clean it reguarly, but never have to fill it.
We've been thrilled with our little $10 automatic waterer. Saves me
from doing one more chore each day... filling water buckets!

Kimberly Pinello
Mornings Myst Alpacas

--- In Alpacasite@yahoogroups.com, "Cheryl Ross" <cheryl@m...> wrote:
>
> Well, we've not tried this waterer, but I have an opinion.... :)
> I'd be surprised if alpacas did well with this type of waterer,
although
> it'd sure be convenient for us humans. Remember, alpacas will
almost
> never break through even the thinnest ice with their noses in
order to get
> to water. I'd guess that this is because they're semi-obligate
nasal
> breathers, and any pressure on their noses compromises their
ability to
> breathe. (Same reason that proper halter fit's so important.)
Given the
> choice between breathing and water, I'd bet on breathing.
>
> This said, has anyone else out there actually tried this
particular waterer?
>
> Cheryl Ross
> Mount Ampato Alpacas
> Trotwood, OH
>

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