Nipple waterers

[CMYates]

Will guineas use nipple waterers?

 

[leonphelps]

yep. it may take some time for them to discover them though. depends on age.

 

[ChickensRDinos]

What is the best way to get birds to discover them?

 

[JLeigh]

I'm thinking of switching to nipple waterers, too - or at least have one handy because I go out of town occasionally. Here's what I might do: Have both types of waterers available for a while until they get skilled at getting to the water in the new one. Even then I might leave both out JIC. I won't switch to the nipple waterer without having the familiar one around though. With guineas...everything should go slow. They aren't bright, and they hate change.

 

[leonphelps]

the color red is helpful. they will peck red stuff.

you could try something food like around the nipples and see if they take the bait.

 

[JLeigh]

Thanks Leonphelps. Red is a good suggestion. Guineas do peck at color!