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    How do you keep nipples from leaking where they go in the pvc?

    I'm glad that the PVC cement is working. Just for future reference. 1/8"-27 NPT tap takes an "R" size bit. Since that's hard to find and 11/32" bit will work fine. I know a lot of the websites say to just drill the hole and let the nipple/cup thread the hole, but you're much better off to...
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    Help please with cup waterer....urgent

    I'd probably try to return it and get a better unit. Or at least one that works correctly. I understand you're not wanting to add extra equipment. I will caution you to check the hose you're using to make sure it's potable water rated. You don't want it to leach stuff into the water. It's...
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    Help please with cup waterer....urgent

    In order to reduce the pressure you screw the knob/cap all the way up. Is that what you mean? That regulator should almost completely shut the water pressure off when it's screwed all the way up.
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    Waterers- cups or nipples?

    I have used both the nipples and the cups and right now I have changed everything out to the cups. The ladies love them and had no problem learning to use them. I like them because I can go down the row and fill them up with my finger and it's like a treat for the ladies. I've never had a...
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    How do you keep nipples from leaking where they go in the pvc?

    Are you threading the holes with a tap or just drilling the holes and letting the nipple do the threading? If you're not threading the holes, you may want to. Those nipples are 1/8" tapered pipe threads. Get a tap and the right size drill bit and it'll seal much better.
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    Mixing Buff Orps with other breeds?

    I just read Marty's Massive Chicken Breed Chart and it should give you somewhere to start picking what you want.
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    Mixing Buff Orps with other breeds?

    I may not be a good resource, but we have 23 birds together. 7 Blue Cochins (though 2 are solid white), 8 black Minorca's & 8 Buff's. They all get along well and the buffs hold their own pretty well when they need to. However, they've all been raised from day old bittys together so that may make...
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    Sweet PDZ?

    Our TSC carries it and it's called Sweet PDZ. It's also called Stall Refresher. It's in the aisle with the horse stuff. I've been using it exclusively on our 6'x8' coop floor for the last 22 weeks and it's great! I have it about 1½" deep and scoop it weekly. We have 23 birds and it handles...
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