How to Make a Hog Waterer

Whether living in the wild or in captivity, hogs require plenty of water on a daily basis to survive. While natural water sources and troughs suffice, customized hog waterers are a great alternative. A properly designed hog waterer provides clean water while eliminating waste, which is a huge concern when simply using a water bucket. Making a hog waterer is a simple enough task. All you need is a few basic supplies, all of which can be purchased from a local hardware or home improvement store.

Things You'll Need

  • 6-foot PVC pipe
  • 2 PVC end caps
  • Hack saw
  • Drill
  • Drill bit set
  • PVC cement
  • Silicone
  • Water nipples (valves)
  • Hole saw
  • Leather straps or wire
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Instructions

    • 1

      Lay the PVC pipe on the ground or on top of a work table. Measure the appropriate length of the PVC pipe. Depending on how many hogs you want to service with your waterer, the PVC pipe should be between 4 and 6 feet in length. Use the hacksaw to cut the PVC pipe to meet your needed length. Place PVC caps on the ends of the PVC pipe to form a closed pipe. To prevent leakage, you may want to apply cement to the area where the PVC caps meet the PVC pipe.

    • 2

      Drill holes along the length of the PVC for your water valves. The drill bit used to drill the holes should be the same measurement of your water valves. For instance, if you purchase water valves that are 2mm in diameter, you should use a 2mm drill bit to make holes in the PVC pipe. Space the holes approximately 12 inches apart.

    • 3

      Align a water valve with a hole in the PVC pipe. Insert the water valve into the PVC pipe using a hammer to tap the valve into place. Repeat this procedure for the remaining water valves and PVC holes. Apply silicone to the area where the water valve meets the PVC pipe to prevent leakage.

    • 4

      Drill a hole at one end of the PVC near the end cap using a drill and a hole saw. This hole should be large enough to accommodate a water hose. This hole should be situated on the opposite side of the PVC pipe where you drilled the holes for the water valves. The water valves should face downward toward the hogs. This hole for the water hose should face upward, allowing you to run a water hose into the PVC pipe.

    • 5

      Attach the PVC pipe to the side of an enclosure or a fence inside the hog's pen. Use leather straps or wire to secure the PVC pipe in place. Ensure that the water valves are facing downward and are within reach of the hogs. Insert a water hose into the hole at top of the PVC pipe.