nipple waterers . . . questions

[bigstack]

They don't NEED a lid but its not a bad idea. atleast cover with a piece of wood or something to keep dust and feathers out.

Good luck and God Bless!

 

[Neil Grassbaugh]

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The pressure in the bucket should be the same as the atmosphere. No vaccum.

The lid is a very good idea because even very small particles in the water that get lodged between the nipple stem and seat can cause dripping.

 

[rarebreedeggs4u]

If you use a bucket lid, makes sure to drill a few small holes in it, so the lid will come off when you want to clean & refill.

 

[KatyTheChickenLady]

thanks guys!!!!! going out to drill holes now . . . nervous about making them too big!

HEY BIGSTACK!!! Your avatar is really cool! I've never crossed paths with anyone from Texarkana . . . are you familiar with the Mansion On Main? that was my great grandmothers childhood home, she was a Burke. I just never got to say that to anyone before !!! lol!

 

[Intheswamp]

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Or...go ahead and drill a hole or two in the top edge of the bucket, that preserves the lid for other uses that might come up.

Ed

 

[KatyTheChickenLady]

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Or...go ahead and drill a hole or two in the top edge of the bucket, that preserves the lid for other uses that might come up.

Ed

great advice!

 

[KatyTheChickenLady]

and here it is!!! they are already using it . . . 5 gallons of clean, debris free water . . . WOOOHOOOO!!!
They cost me apx 11.00 each to make and took about 10 minutes each to assemble!

and did I mention THEY ARE ALREADY USING IT!!! Took them about 5 minutes to figure it out.

 

[Intheswamp]

...and in the heat of the summer you can dump a little ice in there and they'll love it!!

Ed

 

[lisamayc]

Katy -

I have a question for you on a different topic. (This should probably be in the coop forum) - I'm building a run and plan to use some of my welded wire fencing that I have lying around the house. How did you attach the wire to the frame of your coop? I know I could use fence staples, but I suck with a hammer, and it looks like you used some other fastner.

Also, I love the bucket/nipple waterer. I'll have to give it a try once I get my run done.

 

[KatyTheChickenLady]

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I used electrical staples they are the kind used to attach electrical wire to wood - much smaller and less hammering than fencing staples! They do not sell them at Home Depot I had to get them from an electrical supply house.
if you like the waterers chekc out my feeders they are so great! I had to move them indoors, that's why you don't see them in the first pic.