We trained the sheep this winter to come to the fence by the house for their fresh water twice daily, and its working well, I really like only having to haul the water across the peaple yard instead of all the way to the barn, still hauling water for Girl and Miss Piggy in the barn but it still makes a huge difference as the sheep need about 200 plus pds of water hauled daily for them, they do eat snow as well but I love being able to call them (training to come), get to watch them all come up the trail (good time to just watch each sheep move and watch them) and while they are in getting their drinks its a great time to check condition on everyone.