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this is inside mine, door in back to access eggs. put a bar in for nesting and dont let them sleep in the boxes... nasty and extra...

Im not understanding your drawing or question, Ive built a few coops and any doors need hinges/latches/hitch in order to swing and secure.

we eat a lot of salads, so they get the ends of lots of veggies as well ( Romaine, iceberg, carrots, peppers, cucumbers...

Theres always that one who claims its friendly just to get rid of it. When I got rid of my roos I invited the new owners to come hang...

been 70s here so Im stir crazy.....

I am impressed with your ambition! At this point in the weird-weather winter, I am reluctant to do more than scoop coop poop. In the...

Just wanted to update on the nipples. I went today to buy a tap for the threads, they are M10-1.0

Yes, they are happy. They get lots of treats as well since we are big salad eaters.... they get lots of fruits and veggies over time...

You have a great setup and looks like some very happy and beautiful chickens! :love

The silicone seal might peel off the shaft. That's how the HN's come apart, pretty easy.

well these new brass ones dont have any way of taking apart, I wont chance damaging one just to look unless one goes bad in the future...

So there must actually be a spring inside. Wish I could touch one. ...and take it apart like this horizontal nipple:

Here are pics , I attached to a wire so I can rotate them together to show how the new nipples stay sealed regardless and the ball/rods...

Gravity for the water but the nipples will seal at any angle because the silicone seal just flexs when the birds peck it.... Ill post a...

So it's still gravity just with a softer material to seal.