Start with the removable legs detached and as the birds get larger add the legs to raise the waterer off the ground. Keeping the ground helps prevent the birds from filling the waterer base with dirt and debris during their foraging and scratching. This waterer is molded from durable plastic for years of use. The translucent plastic body makes it quick and easy to check the water level. Holds up to 1 gallon. About double tuf products double-Tuf offers affordable plastic and rubber products for use around your farm or ranch. Double tuf prides itself on creating only high-grade products that are designed to last and provide excellent performance.