Water bottles -- AWESOME!

[NancyDz]

I tried this for 3 days with my coturnix.. they never caught on so I took it out. Maybe I'll have to try again. it sure would be nice to fill from the outside. Anyone know where to buy the soda bottle waterers? I think those would work good for mine, I'm using a parakeet one now but I have to refill a lot.

Nancy

 

[Bettacreek]

Ahhh, I had a link for those soda waterers, but I can't find it now.

You could try squeezing the bottle, like someone else mentioned. If they see water "hanging" from the tip, they may get the hint. Once they catch on, if you accidentally let the bottle go empty, they know what it means when you grab it, or if they hear you "rattling" another bottle from another cage. Certainly aren't stupid birds.

 

[Bettacreek]

https://www.gqfmfg.com/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=197
https://www.gqfmfg.com/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=198

http://www.cutlersupply.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=11_60_61&products_id=853&zenid=96nfccf42goru5174lj5lgrl40

 

[CoyoteMagic]

I got 2 of these from Strombergs but I guess my pop bottles were just too thin and kept getting crushed.

http://www.strombergschickens.com/images/founts/APBW_L.jpg

 

[Appaloosa Hill Farm]

Oooooh! I was wondering if this would work. I've been unable to find the soda bottle waterers or any other external water supply and my quail are mucking up their water super quickly! I'll get a water bottle tomorrow and give it a try. My guys are so nosy, no doubt they'll catch on super quick. Thanks for the information!

 

[magikchick]

I ordered some of the soda bottle waters from gun dog supply. I might get some of the other water bottles to try too.

 

[Ole Bubba]

Try this: PB12 is the correct item

http://www.poultrysupplies.com/index_files/page0028.htm

they work great

 

[Farmer Kitty]

For those using the ones used with rabbits, gerbils, etc. Please make sure that during hot weather they are drinking plenty. Last year at the fair there were rabbits that were used to drinking from them but, in the heat quit. The advise given. Switch them to crock type waters and throw the bottle waterers. They just are not really all they are made out to be--at least for rabbits.

 

[firedove]

My multitudes of rabbits were on water bottles through the summers for 10 years and I never had one not drink from a bottle because it was hot out. If a rabbit quits drinking from a bottle because the rabbit is hot then it is because the rabbit is overheated and will not drink because it is sick and probably to the point of dehydration that it does not want to move to the bottle or make the effort to drink. A rabbit that is overheated will not move to go drink from a crock any more than it would move for the bottle. If a rabbit gets to this point you can put a shallow dish of water right in front of them so they can just drop their head and drink to help them get liquid into their system since it is an easy way to drink for the exhausted rabbit. This problem is not however caused by water bottles, it is caused by excessive heat factors. Rabbits at fairs are usually forced into hot buildings with little ventilation or into tents that gather heat in the sun. A healthy rabbit that is not forced to be in an overheated situation will happily drink from a bottle all year long as long as the water in the bottle flows. So if your birds are in adequate shelters that are not kept way too warm for them they should never have a problem drinking from water bottles in the summer.

As an aside, I did find that the rabbits were quite talented at dumping water crocks of any size and weight unless they were securely fastened to the cage, like a locking crock, not just something wired there. Bottles are easier to manage and stay cleaner. It's always important to make sure your animals are drinking well from whatever source you give them, crock or bottle.

 

[aberfitch]

I have about 100 birds and they are all on the water bottle. It is wonderful. The cage is always dry. The water is always fresh and clean.