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    Comment by 'LovetoCheep' in article 'DIY Chicken Waterer - 3 compared'

    While there are definitely benefits to horizontal nipples to me the benefits don't outweigh the cost difference between horizontal and vertical nipples. When you have a large number of birds on your hands I find that the savings of vertical nipples more important than a little dribble. A factor...
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    No Waste Feeder

    I use peck-o-matic waterer and feeders and it's great, I can fill a huge amount of feed and water (5 gallons) and there's no waste.
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    What is the best chick waterer?

    I've been using Peck-o-matic waterers and they work great. As soon as they move out of the brooder I set it up, the chicks are quick to learn and it keeps the water clean and saves me a ton of work having to keep refilling smaller waterers.
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    Why do they knock feed out of the feeder?

    I switching to hanging on-demand feeders like the peck-o-matic and i found my food waste dropped. Not only does it prevent them from scratching and kicking at the feed. It also only drops feed as they move the catch dish through the trigger rod. Saved me a ton on feed and keep the floor of my...
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    Peck-O-Matic anyone tried this?

    Super late to this thread (new user) but I've been using Peck-o-matic's for over 2 years now and I really enjoy them. The birds are super quick to learn how to use use them and it cuts down on feed waste. BUT, most importantly I love it because it lets me set up automatic feeders for long...
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    Chickens won't eat from new PVC feeder

    Hey Eric, I've had difficulties with this myself, what ended up working best for me was a Peck-o-Matic. They have a bright red catch dish at the bottom that get's their attention that you can put some feed in to start. As they eat the feed you place in the catch dish food falls through the hole...
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