Watering Devices

[enggass]

What are my options for watering devices without having to build anything too elaborate. I am looking for something that does not take up much room. I have seen mention of Rabbit waterers. The ones with the ball - like you use for gerbils and such. Do these work well? How big do they come - what can you all recommend? Where is a good place to shop for them?
Thanks,
Steve

 

[Mt Top Chick]

a few post down from yours is a large thread on the subject

 

[enggass]

DOH! Thank you...

 

[ADozenGirlz]

Quote:
Trilyn has a great page on her nipple waterer system. I just ordered some from Tek Supply myself and can't wait to put them into use, SO much cleaner than the regular waterers available commercially.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=27917

 

[kateseidel]

$4.00 for nipples, attached them to a left over kitty litter bucket which cost nothing. It works amazingly - clean, lasts quite a while for my 15 chickens (I only need to fill it once or twice a week), water stays clean, hangs from the rafter. It is really working out well for us!!

 

[enggass]

Where can I find these nipples?
UPDATE: Never mind - found them...

 

[buzzbeehive]

Kate, how high do you mount the bottom of you waatering nipples. Thanx!

 

[ADozenGirlz]

I stumbled upon the BEST WATERING DEVICE EVER this summer and now I have three installed in my coops. Check out The Chicken Fountain! It's NOT your average PVC unit with stagnant water in the tank, this unit hooks up to a hose and refills automatically when the water drops to a certain level and it has a heater option for winter-time use! Check out my review of it and why it's so much more healthy for chickens than traditional waterers here: http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/07/the-advantages-of-poultry-nipples.html