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I have to be honest here there is always going to be some water that they do not catch. Poultry cannot gulp water as we do they have to catch it in their beak and hold their head up. The advantage with horizontal would be the spring load and rubber seat it shuts off and seals the instant they...

Mehjr10 Looks like a neat and clean set up. I like the idea you and LoanOak have to use rain water. OzarkBecky Poly pipe is used in too many other applications. I doubt that it will ever not be available.

I don't worry about leaks on mine I have it plumbed in. A hose could spring a leak but not likely with hard plumbing. I commend you on being so eco friendly. As far as the rain we have been having my girls are wearing water wings!!! LOL

You can get them right here on BYC in the Buy Sell and Trade. They have several advantages over other type. They are spring loaded with a rubber O ring. That means no leaks. They can mount flush to the wall so the birds can't perch on the pipe. No more poop on the pipe.

The biggest difference I can see is this one hooks direct to a garden hose. The pail you see is the whole thing. This small set up will handle 125 chicks or 50 grown birds. When I medicate I just add it to the bucket and they all get it.

GREAT SYSTEM BUT WHY NOT ADD THIS VALVE AND NOT HAVE TO FILL IT EVER AGAIN?