nipple waterers

[Dubb]

What do yall think about the nipple waterers and can you describe how you made yours . Where can I buy the nipples ?I am new to chicken raising and can use any imput you can provide. Thanks

 

[BellevueOmlet]

I like the nipples but I prefer the waterer cups because it leaves a cup of water for the chickens to drink from. Both are much better than standard waterers.

 

[chfite]

I like my nipple waterer. I took a piece of 3/4 inch PVC pipe and drilled two holes in a piece 3 feet long about two feet apart. I put one nipple in each hole. I installed a faucet on one end to be able to drain it. I put a hose coupling on the other end and connected it to a length of hose that connects to a bucket for holding the water. It is installed in a bracket about 12 inches above the ground under the coop. The chickens figured it out without any help from me. It seems to adequately serve 6 chickens.

Chris

 

[Opa]

It was pretty simple to build and I have several. The water is supplied from a 5 gallon pail. Here are some of my Welsummers quenching their thirst.

Here is a link to the best source of nipples I was able to find. http://www.farmtek.com/farm/supplie...ering_systems-ft1_hoses_nipples;pgwc1045.html

 

[southerndesert]

Yup use them and the birds like them as well, mine are made out of buckets (plastic)

Easy to keep clean only problem I had was they would not use it until I removed the old water containers, but they then had it down in minutes. We have since put the dishpans back in and they still u8se mainly the buckets with nipples.

 

[debid]

I use push-in nipples installed in the bottom of a plastic bucket. The bucket hangs from chain so I'm able to raise it to keep the proper height as my chicks grow. There is a block under one nipple for my smaller (younger) pullet to get a boost.

There is a guy on BYC who sells the nipples (search Neil Grassbaugh). If you only need a few nipples, you'll save $ on shipping going with him. He also provides detailed installation instructions with the nipples which is helpful if you haven't installed them before.

 

[CarolynF]

First things first....

I used nipple waterers and it's working out really well. Click on my BYC page then on the Watering System link that's at the top of that page. I documented what I used and how.

We took a 4 day trip last week and I slept well knowing my girls had plenty of clean fresh water. Best of luck with yours, too.

 

[JRBIRDMAN]

I put a couple of the nipple watering devices in my coop and I wish my pigeons could use this type of device. The watre stays clean and keeps the floor of the run dry at the same time

 

[WatWasIThinking!!!]

I ordered the nipples from qcsupply for $1.18 a nipple and $6.25 shipping. I received them in 2 days along with a very nice pair of gloves compliments of qcsupply.

Very happy with my order. Cheapest place I could find them.

 

[Saltcreek]

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How high off the ground do you have your nipples? I have a 6 nipple pipe to install for my 15 Welsummers that are 15 weeks old. Yours looks good.