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Water Trough

Water Trough is a Solarpunk animal or animal-care entry. Animal water trough that can be filled with a water can and also fills during rain.

Quick Answer

Field	Details
Category	Animals
Player use	Animal water trough that can be filled with a water can and also fills during rain.
Best check	Use it when clean water, watering, or longer trips are the bottleneck.

Record Summary

Question	Answer
Use	Use it when clean water, watering, or longer trips are the bottleneck.
Stack size	1
Recycler value	1
Crafted or processed by	Water Trough
Recipe demand	1 recipe; top checks: Powered Water Trough

Game Text Stats

Fact
A water trough for animals can be filled with a water can and also fills automatically during rain.
Includes feeder, water trough, and a cozy chicken shelter for basic animal care.

Gameplay Stats

Stat	Value	Data Source
Water storage capacity	20 water units	Default__BC_WaterStorage_C, high source
Water storage tick	0.2 water units per tick	Default__BC_WaterStorage_C, high source
Max stack size	1	DB_Items row
Recycler value	1 (Recycler return)	DB_Items row
Item type	Animals, Other	DB_Items row
Interaction	Buildable	DB_Items row

Exact Recipe

Station	Output	Exact Ingredients	Notes
Crafting Table	1 Water Trough	10 Log, 10 Stone, 5 Iron	Only variant

Used In Crafting

Recipe	Station	Ingredient Need
Powered Water Trough	Advanced Crafting Table	1 Water Trough

Unlocked By Research

Research	Cost	Also Unlocks
Animal Basics Pack	5 Wheat	Chicken Coop, Feeding Trough, Animal Feed, Animal Tag
Water Trough	4 Stone, 4 Wood	Only this unlock

Exact Research Cost

Category	Exact Cost	Unlocks	Notes
Animals	4 Stone, 4 Wood	Water Trough	Not applicable

Animals, Animals, Animals And Products, Food And Drink, Powered Water Trough, Well, Rain Collector