Training to Nipple Watering

[merrymutts]

is this fairly easy ? I am seriously thinking about switching from water buckets to the nipple waterers.

 

[pennyJo1960]

take each bird one by one push the tab then place the beak to it
I use horizontal on all my birds baby peep up

 

[pennyJo1960]

I really like your avatar long lived dog lover here

 

[SueT]

When I first learned about nipple waterers, we made 2, one for the new chicks, one for the hens. The chicks were attracted to it right away, preferring it for drinking. I think they were about 2 weeks old. The hens weren't as open minded, and I couldn't interest them and was reluctant to remove the bowl of water they were fond of. Finally, when the chicks were integrated w them, the hens watched them using the nipples, and didn't want to be left out on whatever this was, and they tried it and were hooked!! They all prefer water nipples and it's the only source now and I have several.
My latest batch were given nipples on day one as their only source.

 

[pennyJo1960]

guess I did not leave an alternative once I showed them I went bird by bird

 

[katieuppi]

I just pecked at it with my finger and they started using it right away. Easy peasy.

 

[pennyJo1960]

They are not stupid

 

[ker0412]

I noticed a problem that some might have with the red cup waterers. It the lid on the water source is too tight it'l create a suction and prevent water from flowing correctly. It's supposed to be super sensitive to the touch.

 

[SueT]

I noticed a problem that some might have with the red cup waterers. It the lid on the water source is too tight it'l create a suction and prevent water from flowing correctly. It's supposed to be super sensitive to the touch.

Right, you have to make some air holes in the container.

 

[pennyJo1960]

yes but hate the cups use horizontal nipples on all