Update: Watering nipples work great...minimal/no cleaning and the chicks learned how to use after about 15 minutes. I put a tray under the nipples for the minimal dripping when chicks get water.
I currently have the nipples screwed into 3/4" PVC pipe, running from a pressure valve on a spigot...
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We live on the Big Island of Hawaii where it is hot and never freezes. I've read a lot of threads about watering cups vs nipples and it seems most recommend the nipples. It seems that the recommendation is because cups eventually get dirty, but mainly because cups can freeze during the...