Best waterer for having mixed age flock?

PhantomSlayer

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Had an issue where 2 chicks drowned in the adults water dish. I have a old bucket with the water cups that I just need to replace the cups (Accidently drop) but was wondering what other people do for flocks where they let their girls raise chicks?

Also not a food or water question but we also have an issue where the babies cant figure out the ramp so the mom is staying outside in the run with the babies. Should I put like a little shelter out there for her? I was thinking of switching our ramp to blocks when I have the money but still until the chicks can jump/fly I would still have the same issue so I'm at a loss on what to do.
 
Nipples. If I have small chicks I place a couple bricks or an upside down basket under the nipples and make sure they can climb and reach the nipples. Broody hen teach them how to use nipples or they have their own nipples in the brooder if they're from incubator.
I use a small canary drinker for the first week if they're too small to climb
 

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