Any one use the nipple type waterers for chicks? At what age can they start on the nipples? I use the cups in my grow out and breeder cages but sure get tired of filling the flip over waterers in the brooder plus they take up more room.
I use rabbit waterers I hang them on the outside of the wire cage with the nipple just inside the cage at about 3 weeks of age. Just tap it a few times and let it drip and they come running over and figure it right out. It is easier for me because quail are so dirty, the water gets disgusting too fast in an open bowl or waterer so I think it works a lot better.