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I think the neck height is because the water comes out in droplets and is easier for them to get in the beak that way. Lower then that and they miss most of the water they release. Your hens seem to be very interested in it so will surely figure out that the silver part gives the water. I...

Well at least it is interesting to them. You can make adjustments to raise it up like putting cinder blocks under it. It was nice someone set it out for you.

How did it do? I am hoping it held up for you. Yes water missing or water in the sink-tub-on the ground around it would be the signs. There always seems to be one leader in the pack lol flock. The one in mine that is pushiest is the white leghorn go figure lol. Funny how they sort themselves...

The more water the more pressure so I would fill it at least half way full. It should not need to be all the way full to have enough pressure to reveal a leak.

Looking at the pics it looks like they are just almost to that to tight and leaking spot. I think you will be fine so long as they hold overnight. You are welcome as well. I also train all the new people so patience and being thorough is in my nature.

If it holds overnight you should be good to go. Plastic threads and needing to be watertight are tricky first time endeavors. I understand why you were wanting it fully seated. They look like they should go deeper but are designed to go only so far as they have a slight taper on the threaded end...

If you are worried it will leak then perhaps a test in the bath tub or kitchen sink will ease your mind. I have not used the nipple waterers myself but I do build equipment for a living and I think your dad may have been right and now they may leak. I say test it. Fill it in the tub or sink and...