Automatic water

[stump69]

Put a new water in with chicken nipples they don't seem to use it still have old water tank in coop do I need to take it out

 

[kensor601]

I would probably take out the old one. If they always have access to the old one then they won't be force to learn how to use the nipple system.

 

[Davidhalpern2]

I've never liked nipple systems, I just don't think my birds are getting enough water, and it's an unnatural way for them to drink. After trying many automatic water systems, I've decided the Biddie Drinker ($10) a pressure reducing valve ($6.99) and some 1/4" tubing $3.99 for 50' at Lowes or Home Depot , and a Female hose to 1/4" adapter ($3.00) and its hooked up to a faucet and provides fresh water 24/7! I don't have to do anything!! The only thing I didn't like was that the drinker needed to be raised up to keep feet gunk out so I used. 2 1/2 gallon bucket I had laying around and shoved the drinker I upside down and put the handle on the bottom of the bucket, drilled two 3" holes and it's now a covered and raised drinker.

 

[kensor601]

I've never liked nipple systems, I just don't think my birds are getting enough water, and it's an unnatural way for them to drink. After trying many automatic water systems, I've decided the Biddie Drinker ($10) a pressure reducing valve ($6.99) and some 1/4" tubing $3.99 for 50' at Lowes or Home Depot , and a Female hose to 1/4" adapter ($3.00) and its hooked up to a faucet and provides fresh water 24/7! I don't have to do anything!! The only thing I didn't like was that the drinker needed to be raised up to keep feet gunk out so I used. 2 1/2 gallon bucket I had laying around and shoved the drinker I upside down and put the handle on the bottom of the bucket, drilled two 3" holes and it's now a covered and raised drinker.

That's a pretty creative drinker!