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Question on The Nipple Watering System

Discussion in 'Feeding & Watering Your Flock' started by Mr chicken dude, Jan 29, 2011.

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  1. Jan 29, 2011 #1
    Mr chicken dude

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    So I'm thinking about switching to the "Nipple Watering System" in Spring and using a heated waterer in the Winter But I have a question about it.

    Do the chickens just automatically learn how to use or do you have to teach them how to use it?

    Would I just use a normal waterer when I put pullets that aren't quite big enough to reach the Nipple waterer and if I do will the older hens start using the regular waterer and forget how to use the Nipple Waterer

    Thanks,Collin
     
  3. Jan 29, 2011 #2
    Neil Grassbaugh

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  5. Jan 29, 2011 #3
    Colored Egg Farmer

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    My chickens learned how to use it but you have to keep an eye to make sure everyone is getting a drink so you don't loose any. I put in cup waters. Like nipples but have a small cup and my chickens actually preferred that to there fountain water.
     

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