Little watering cups

[Bdbutton]

It seems most people have good luck with them. I’m still in the process of trying to see if they are actually drinking out of them.

 

[Nat and Ana]

I'm having a similar issue as BdButton. I have 4 8-week olds. In the coop I put a 2 gal bucket with side nipples. The 2 EE's seem to get it, the Austrolorp and Wyandotte are clueless. I've pushed the valve for them and they drink, but they just don't get it. When I put the chick waterer back in this morning the A and W went immediately to it and drank. My two EE's hopped up on the perch and looked at me smugly.
I'm going on vacation and having someone check on them while I'm gone. I wanted the watering to be easy so if she "forgot" the girls would be okay for a few days. Now I'm stressed.

 

[Floxi]

So I installed 4 cups and my chickens EATING the red water cups? I have gone through about 12 in a week???

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

So I installed 4 cups and my chickens EATING the red water cups? I have gone through about 12 in a week???

That's weird. Sure it is not mice chewing them?
I see you just joined.

 

[Floxi]

OMGOSH you could be right about the mice. Also have 2 bunnies in the same coop so they may be the culprits. Now I guess I have to figure out how to rid the coop of any potential mice.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

OMGOSH you could be right about the mice. Also have 2 bunnies in the same coop so they may be the culprits. Now I guess I have to figure out how to rid the coop of any potential mice.

Bunnies could be doing it too.