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  1. cretia

    Nipple waterer versus feed store waterer

    Thanks so much for your response, yes, plenty of shade & air & plenty of water, just wish I saw them run to the nipple like they run to a fresh waterer from the feed store, lol. I can relate to the middle of the night run- we had record storms the 1st night I put the chicks outside, I know I...
  2. cretia

    Nipple waterer versus feed store waterer

    Thank you fire370, I get that they are opportunists , just hate seeing them with their beaks open panting all the time- would they do that even if they have had plenty of water? Again, my first flock so I am a newbie! Thanks so much for your response & help!
  3. cretia

    Nipple waterer versus feed store waterer

    Free feather the reason for the nipple waterer is space- they are in a small coop & run all day until we get home in the evening to let them free range in the yard- the regular waterer gets dirty & takes up more space
  4. cretia

    Nipple waterer versus feed store waterer

    I'm new to BYC, and this is my first flock- I recently purchased a nipple waterer but I've only seen one of my pullets use it. I have tried by putting their beaks under it & feeding them treats soaked in water under it but they will go find standing stagnant water in my yard before going to...
  5. cretia

    Chicken Nipple watering system - what size pipe to use?

    Please help! I bought a nipple waterer & have seen only one of my 5 pullets use it . I'm afraid to remove the other water supplies because the heat index here is 104, any suggestions appreciated
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