Rabbit Water Bottle

[shy]

I use a water bottle for my parrot. It keeps the water clean and no mess in the cage. My 3 week old chicks keep getting poop and pine chips into the waterer. Just out of curiosity, I decided to hang a water bottle. Sure enough after a few minutes, the three buttercups started investigating. And they figured out how it works. I am so proud of them. Later, I noticed they had taught some of the other chicks how to do it. It would be great if I knew that all of them knew how to use it. I won't risk it by taking their regular waterer out. But maybe over time, they will all learn to use the water bottle. That would be so fantastic.

 

[Cheep Mama]

I've heard of others doing the same. I have not tried, but I just might give it a whirl!!! My new chicks are way too messy with their water.

 

[4-H chicken mom]

There are a few folks here that use the water bottle with great success. I think it is a great idea.

 

[suenrob]

Sounds like a great idea!!! I would suggest getting several if you have a lot of chicks. I have 40 chicks right now, can't imagine them all trying to share one bottle. I'm gonna try a few and see how they do!!

 

[Texas Fluffy Feet]

Several people on here have mentioned this and I believe one even has an automatic water system in the coop where the chickens drink from the nipples. I think it's an awesome idea and I hope all your chicks learn about the bottle so you can do away with the messy waterer too.