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The nipples need to point straight down or they will not work properly. The pin that controls the water flow has to be in a vertical position for it to close off the supply. If not, all the water will leak out.

Where did you find the 2 gal buckets? Could not find them around here. I had to use a 5 gal and it is way too big.

Quote: Lots of shade, a dirt base for them to dig in, and lots of water. If they need more, add a fan blowing on them. If you are in a high humidity area. misting will not help. Down here we have had heat indexes in the 105 degree range most of last week and my BO's have done fine with no...

Quote: Neil, you are correct, and I wish I had seen this before I put the five nipples in the bucket for just six chickens. I ordered more nipples last night thinking I want to put one in the coop. I had more than enough to begin with! Going to rethink what I did and might do 3 for the run...

Quote: Neil, you are correct, and I wish I had seen this before I put the five nipples in the bucket for just six chickens. I ordered more nipples last night thinking I want to put one in the coop. I had more than enough to begin with! Going to rethink what I did and might do 3 for the run...

I set up our waterer yesterday and put all five nipples I ordered in a five gallon bucket for the outside covered run. I am going to order more nipples for the coop and probably will only put in two or three in that one. Five is probably overkill for 6 chickens but I am new to this and did not...