Nipple Waterer Help

[jimmywalt]

I originally had nipples in this coop, since changed to cups, and when I did I fashioned these drip catchers out of small plastic coffee cans. I made two out of every can, the ones made from the top got the lid glued on with Plumbing Goop (a brand of adhesive). They worked fairly well and some of the little birds back then would just wait on the others to cause a few drips into the can and then drink that. It was kind of like you have to remove all other sources of water to get the birds to use the nipples.

Look at what you made me have to come up with! LOL!!!

A few minutes of thought........... and empty milk jug and a zip tie.

I would have NEVER thought of making a drip catcher!

So "if" I have to go back to the nipple I'll use this set up. Hopefully the chickens won't be scared of the jug. It's on there pretty tight and doesn't move.