We gave the girls some fun treat with raisins in it and one will grab one and the chase game is on. even know there are many more, its a big game of keep away.
I'm not sure which nipples you have but i bought a 'tap' to drill for the correct size of the nipple . put a dab of silicone on the threads and screwed them in and haven't had a drip. Here are the nipples i use.
I'm a second time chicken owner, this time on a smaller scale. We can only have 4 where i live so thats what i have. I enjoy building things for my chicks. I'm most proud of my water system.
Lance from St. Louis.