Nipple Waterer Info

[Intheswamp]

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No, not really. These have yet to actually be used by chickens. The height of the barrel will create 2-3 pounds of water pressure. The design pressure of the nipples is a fraction of a pound. I may be in error but I believe problems will arise when the nipples are over pressurized as the chickens drink. It seems that too high of a pressure will cause the water to come out of the nipple at too high of a rate for the chicken to utilized it all....those wastage and wet litter/mud.

Of course, the actual outcome will be determined when the chickens begin using the system. It might work ok, it might not....I tend to think there will be too much pressure. The proof will be in the puddin'.

Best wishes,
Ed

When I posted my water system you made the same coment. I've been using mine for over a month the nipples don't leak, and my chickens have no problem drinking all the water that comes out.
Still a lot less mess than any waterer that I've seen
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Err, if you checked the link that you quoted you will see that it was actually referring to your setup.

So yes, I indeed said the very same thing about your setup.

Glad it's working out, apparently the actual outcome is good.

Best wishes,
Ed

 

[pattgal]

Would you be able to ship to Canada. and at what cost?

 

[Monkie_777]

I love the idea of these nipple waterers! I have 2 questions though..One is will my chickens who are between 4 weeks and 9 weeks or so be able to use them if they have not been using them yet, I know probally silly question was just wondering what the transition would be like....Next question is What do you do in the winter to prevent freexing of the water in these kinds of systems? AND THIRD SORRY i FIBEED lol cAN THE NIPPELS IN A 5 GALLON BUCKET SYSTEM be mounted around the bottom side?

 

[Neil Grassbaugh]

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[NewHen]

I don't remember where I saw how high the 5 gallon bucket reservoir had to be...but does it have to be that height above the nipple or with the pipe nipple assembly, the top of that unit? If so, I don't think I can get that bucket high enough....

 

[featherbaby]

Do I have to have an air hole in the top of the container for the water to come out of the nipple?

Is the 8-14" water column height measured from the nipple to the TOP of the water level, or the bottom of the water container?

 

[BrahmaRoo]

Neil,

Thanks! I got the nipples and am going to plumb them with LP tubing... maybe drip irrigation parts rather than PVC/ vinyl. 3 and 5 gallon buckets for now.

 

[downstownlady]

GREAT THREAD!!!

I will be ordering some more nipples and expanding my watering system soon. I love the nipples, my chickens love them too!!!

 

[ericsplls]

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Leaving chickens unattended for a week is a very tricky thing...for several reasons. But, in regards to their water supply I would have a redundant, back-up system in place. Use the nipples/reservoir setup but also some other type of water such as a regular vacuum type of waterer. You could even leave a pan with a waterhose slightly dripping into it...you would need to secure the waterhose so it wouldn't be knocked to the side...sit the water pan on top piece of plywood or some boards to keep it from being muddy directly around the pan...and set it at a far corner of the run.

How many chickens are you talking about and how large of a coop/run area will they have access to?

Best wishes,
Ed

I've been researching the nipples for a while also. If you search for it on here you should find a five gallon bucket system with a toilet style float valve inside to keep it full. I think a bucket attatched to the nipples with the float valve hooked inside the bucket is as dependable a system as you could find. In the event the float valve sticks you still have several gallons of water available. If one of the nipples start leaking the valve should supply enough water that the chickens will get plenty but will make a mess. As long as you don't have more than one part of the system malfunction at the same time you should be ok. That said I wouldn't feel comfortable being gone that long without someone stopping in at least every third day. If you'll plan your trips for when the chickens are laying it shouldn't be too hard to get someone to stop by and check on them.

 

[turbo13]

Niel.thanks, Got Info.for Nipples.ordered 2 Direct From Co.sorry For My Confusion. Jim