rusty galvanized waterer

[bendchick]

hi all! is a rusting galvanized waterer harmful to hens? is there a way to prevent the oxidization? i've been reading about adding ACV to the water and i can only imagine how hard that is on metal. i have also read a post about a "nipple waterer" is that similar to a hamster/rabbit water bottle? thanks,
water worrier

 

[ADozenGirlz]

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I wouldn't use a rusty waterer with my chickens and ACV should NOT be used in metal containers as it is an acid and will eat away at it.

Here are a couple of resources to get you started on the nipple waterer info. If you type that into the "search" bar above, you'll get a ton of info!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=27917
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=338314&p=1

 

[Intheswamp]

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A nipple drinker system would be great. It is different from a hamster/rabbit water bottle in that it doesn't use a ball-bearing as the hamster waterer does but rather a "pin" that is moved sideways. They work very good and you can design your own system from a simple milk jug or 2-liter drink bottle, to a 5-gallon bucket, to a 55 gallon drum and on up. The hamster waterers are pretty limited in their applications. The best source that I know of for the nipples is a fellow BYC'er, Neil Grassbaugh , plus he knows lots about the nipples in case you need some help with them.

Best wishes,
Ed