Chickenmeme
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- Oct 16, 2019
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I have a nipple water er in mine but they never like it.I also have a galvinized waterer that they use. They seem to prefer it. I only keep the nipple one there in case of emergency.
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With a deep water dish, every time a hen comes from the feeder she has food all over her beak, which she then dips into the water and leaves behind. Every time they dig around in the dirt they have filth and who knows what else on their beak, which then drops into the water dish and washes off. This doesn’t happen with a horizontal nipple drinker.wash bowl and water stay clean!
I had that one for a year, then it started leaking really bad. Originally I wanted a Premier1 3 gal waterer but they were out of stock. Just replenished supply before Christmas so I bought 2. I love it. Water stays clean, they send extra nipples for repairs, and the cord is detachable. Also, no green slime.Thanks for the quick reply! They aren't drinking a gallon a day... more like a gallon every 3-4 days.
I'm in a cold climate (Maine), and the nipple waterer that I use is heated. The nipples are horizontal. This is the one I'm using: https://www.amazon.com/Farm-Innovators-HB-60P-Poultry-Drinker/dp/B005BV1WLE?th=1
I've seen them do that with dirt. Dirt, water, dirt, water, dirt, water, dirt, water. They are either deliberately getting the water dirty, or playing making mud.With a deep water dish, every time a hen comes from the feeder she has food all over her beak, which she then dips into the water and leaves behind. Every time they dig around in the dirt they have filth and who knows what else on their beak, which then drops into the water dish and washes off.