PopoMyers
Free Ranging
I have the same ones. When you drill the hole, just make sure the drill bit goes straight in and you don't wiggle the drill. I had to remake my first bucket, because a couple of them leaked due to my wiggling, so the hole was a tad too big. Even chicks can learn to use these rather quickly. Much less wet messes.Here's the nipple waterers I use. They work well! The chickens do sometimes dribble, but not much at all. You do need to check to make sure they don't leak (I haven't had trouble with that, but checking periodically is a good idea). And I like that their water stays very clean. I usually clean the container with soap and water every 2-4 weeks, depending on weather and how dirty they've made the outside of the nipples. Set the container above the coop bedding around chicken head height, and that will minimize dirt kicked up onto the nipple waterer spouts.
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