Water Nipples - good to have extra?

[Mommysongbird]

I am trying to find a good price for Water Nipple and found some on e-Bay and a lot of them are buy-it-now with free shipping, but they come in large quantities. Is it good to have extras or do they last a long while?

Right now we are using a regular chick waterer and a rabbit bottle and the chicks have taken to the water bottle really quickly so I think for the move outside that nipples would be best.

Also, which is better the screw in type or the push in type? All of the ones on e-Bay are screw in type.

 

[snazzyboots]

I'd like to know the answer to this as well.

 

[debid]

I'm using the push-in type which was recommended for installation in plastic buckets. The threaded type works best with thicker, less flexible materials like PVC pipe.

They are supposed to be a long-lasting, low-maintenance product. The grommet would probably be the thing that would deteriorate eventually and you can buy replacement grommets.

There is a guy on these boards who sells them in any quantity you need (Neil Grassbaugh) or you can order online from places like QC Supply and get the number you want.

 

[snazzyboots]

Thanks for the info