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Installing PVC nipple system - just a few questions

Discussion in 'Feeding & Watering Your Flock' started by MandalaMaMa, Mar 24, 2015.

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  1. Mar 24, 2015 #1
    MandalaMaMa

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    We are wanting to install a PVC water nipple system in our new chickie coop and was wondering how high to make it and how far apart to put the nipples. I will have 12 girls so would 4 nipples be enough or do I need more?
     
  3. Mar 24, 2015 #2
    MillermanKT

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    I was wondering the same exact thing.
     
  5. Mar 25, 2015 #3
    ChickenCanoe

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    4 would be sufficient.
    If they're vertical nipples, they should be about the height of the top of the head or a bit higher. If they're horizontal, eye level is better.
    If your birds are of various heights, horizontal nipples work better.

    ETA
    I like drinker cups too. They don't leak and are easy to clean by just twisting them off.
    They don't work in freezing weather though.
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Pack-Poul...n-Automatic-Drinker-Fitting-USA-/281155913458
     
    Last edited: Mar 25, 2015

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