Leaking Nipples

[Chandra Prater]

We have a PVC pipe waterer for our birds and it seems like some of the nipples are leaking. Do you often have to change out nipples on your waterers? Or do DIY waterers only have a limited lifespan? Don't get me wrong, we built it well, but chickens are super destructive. Do you have a favorite brand of chicken nipples?

P.S.: I am still a 12-year-old on the inside and can't stop giggling as I type this.

 

[blackdog043]

I use horizontal nipples, never have a problem with them leaking.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N4SU4O8/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[ChcknNurse]

Hey guys, just noticed this thread and I wanted to let you know that the ones I ordered 3 years ago still don't drip. I use them outside throughout the year and in the brooders too.

They are Horizontal Chicken Nipples, sold by Columbus Aqua. It says that water won't stay inside and therefore are safe from freezing.

 

[DLE140]

I also use the Columbus aqua horizontal nipples. No leaking at all. Very happy with them so far.

 

[DrFeathers]

I also bought the Columbus aqua 5 pack of horizontal nipples off amazon - one on a 1.5 gal bucket in coop near their 5 gal diy feeder (bucket with a 3" pvc elbow, instructions elsewhere on byc) and 2 on a 5 gal bucket hanging under the coop for outside. No leaks anywhere after almost 2 months and hoping they don't freeze in winter as advertised. Undecided if will leave the little bucket in coop long term. Will toss a bird bath heater in the 5 gal bucket in the winter and pray.

"Leaking nipples..." there is a 5 month old human in my house at the moment - agree with above, the title gives me the giggles

 

[SunHwaKwon]

I started giggling as soon as I read the title :/

I don't have nipples though so I can't help

 

[coopdeville15]

Sometimes they will leak if there is debris in the system. Sometimes just jiggling the pin will clear the debris and the leaking will stop.

 

[DLE140]

I also bought the Columbus aqua 5 pack of horizontal nipples off amazon - one on a 1.5 gal bucket in coop near their 5 gal diy feeder (bucket with a 3" pvc elbow, instructions elsewhere on byc) and 2 on a 5 gal bucket hanging under the coop for outside. No leaks anywhere after almost 2 months and hoping they don't freeze in winter as advertised. Undecided if will leave the little bucket in coop long term. Will toss a bird bath heater in the 5 gal bucket in the winter and pray.

"Leaking nipples..." there is a 5 month old human in my house at the moment - agree with above, the title gives me the giggles

DrFeathers, I also use the DIY " no waste feeder" best thing I did for the girls feed. 100% no waste

 

[ChickNanny13]

If you're using the Vertical ones, I've read they tend to leak. Therefore I purchased (Amazon) the Horizontal ones, installed (Hubby did) as instructed to selected plastic container & so far no leak, it's been a over a year.

 

[Chandra Prater]

Anjee, I think I am going to try horizontal nipples after the summer is over. Everyone seems to have high praise for them.