When you get the nipples, they should say what size the holes should. You can use a drill gauge if they don't. Then a drilled 4 (3 in your case) evenly spaced holes in the the bottom of the bucket and screwed the nipples in. I try and put them toward the edge of the bucket so several chickens...
I talked to McMurray today. They immediately said they would send replacements. Then they asked a few questions about the markings and ended up saying that they were probably cochins. Said they were kept in the same area and someone probably grabbed the wrong ones.
So, 11 more on the way...
Hi Everyone,
I'm a newbie here...been reading posts for a while, but now that chicks have arrived, I thought I'd better sign up.
I received these chicks today from McMurray...supposed to be SLW, but they have feathered legs. Did I accidentally get another variety (like a Brahma)? Or are...