Are poutry watering nipples different?

[Chemguy]

Hi All,

I was at a feed store recently and saw a couple of different types of watering nipples. I almost jumped and bought them, until I realized that they were shelved with supplies for pigs and goats. They were stainless steel, and there was a steel 'stop' behind the lever that an animal would push to get water. The packaging was not labelled in a way that would help me know their intended use. They also seemed to take a bit of pressure to work, maybe more than would be good for a chicken. Is there more than one type of nipple system out there, or can any watering nipple be used with chicks?

 

[ChickenAl]

I've only seen the one chicken nipple type and it only requires a small peck to get water from them. Might be other types, though.

 

[bustermommy]

When I shopped online for mine, I noticed that there are types for a lot of livestock. Different sizes, etc. http://www.qcsupply.com/farm-livestock/waterers/nipple-waterers.html

Starts with hog nipples and goes on.


http://www.qcsupply.com/farm-livestock/waterers/nipple-waterers.html?p=5
chicken nipples

 

[Neil Grassbaugh]

Poultry nipples are very purpose specific, as are hog nipples. For chickens use the chicken nipples only.

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