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    Great waterer and feeder

    I have not had a problem with cleaning. Algae needs light to grow so in a solid pipe not a problem. I could unscrew the water cups and flush out if I needed to. Thanks Todd
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    Nipple vs. cup waterers and auto fill

    The cups only get enough water in the bottom for them to drink. They do not fill up like when you hold them. I had the same fear but they get water.
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    Nipple vs. cup waterers and auto fill

    Never have a problem. However I am not that worried about it. The drink out of the mud, dogs dish and eat under the rabbit cages so not sure a little stain in a drinking cup will hurt them.
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    Nipple vs. cup waterers and auto fill

    Yes they stay dry. The chickens remember where they got water and will come back and peck at it. They will not fill them. They get a couple drops in thebottom and drink that. They will do that over and over until they get enough but, the do not peck until it is full.
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    PVC for water tank

    Sorry I did not respond sooner. Been working on a new rabbit barn. I have not had a problem with heat. However the coup is under a big oak tree and next to the shop. My chickens also free range during the day so most (not all) of the time they are not in it during the heat of the day. We...
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    PVC for water tank

    LOL NO I am in Texas. I need ice not heat. The reason I used vertical pipe is so if one nipple stuck open it only drains 1 pipe not the whole system. Mine holds almost 20 gal. so that is enough for my flock for a couple weeks. (they free range in the daytime) Goodluck and let me knoif I...
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    Great waterer and feeder

    The feeder was made from a 4 inch drain pipe and 1 elbow with 1 cap for the top. The holes were made big enough so they could get their head in but, not there feet (If they get feet in they will pull all the feed out) The holes were drilled slightly of center of top yo help keep rain out. I...
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    Great waterer and feeder

    http://www.strombergschickens.com/product/drinker-cups-package-of-five-for-the-automatic-drinker-cup-system/automatic-drinker-cup-system This is a 5 pack that I got. Note that water does not stay in cup. After they learn how to use them they will go back and peck at it and water comes out...
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    Nipple vs. cup waterers and auto fill

    Mine are always empty. When the want a drink they go poke around and water comes out and they drink it. There is never more that a very small amount in the bottom of the cup. I have had mine up for over a year now. zero problems.
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