Let us know what you think of the horizontal ones... I've considered them too for my rabbit and so I could sit my waterers on something in winter. Plus could be put at different height for larger or smaller birds. Wasn't sure bout how hard was for spring to compress to get drink.
It does that too, but I noticed one day when my silkies seemed to be having trouble getting much I turned it a bit and it started coming out easier for them in better droplets. I'm not sure if mine are same brand but they are from TSC. Here's a pic of ones I use.
Make sure there is a way for air to get into bucket if it has a lid there needs to be an air hole in it. Water can't come out without bringing air in from somewhere..The nipple should also have a red nut where the metal waterer piece comes out that can be loosened or tightened to control flow. I...