Where can I get nipple waterers?

[AccioSarah]

Is there a website I can order from? My local farm and fleet doesn't seem to have the right kind...
or could someone tell me what the right kind is?

Thanks!

 

[AccioSarah]

I just found this...
http://www.farmtek.com/farm/supplie...ering_systems-ft1_hoses_nipples;pgwc1030.html

Is this a good one to use? And would farmtek be a reliable source?

 

[KatyTheChickenLady]

I got the push in variety from tek supply. Have bought from them a few times - very reliable. Nipples work great

 

[BankerJohn]

I bought mine from Farmtek. I called them and ordered over the phone rather than via computer.

there are 2 types: a screw in one and a push in one. The push in ones are for use in a thin walled vessel such as a milk jug. The screw in one is for more rigid containers like a 5 gallon bucket or PVC pipe.

I have the screw in type installed for my watering system shown here:

 

[LauraG]

I love the push-in ones for my quart waterer for my chicks from Farm-Tek.

 

[lovinlife]

John, have you described how you built your watering system somewhere?

 

[BJnMe]

Get a hold of Neil Grassbaugh, he is a member here and sells the nipple drinkers. Best price lowest shipping and lots of info on setting them up.


I just set up a 5 gal bucket with 2 nipple drinkers in the bottom of the bucket. It took the chickens less than 5 minutes to figure it out.

 

[AccioSarah]

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He sent me a PM actually- but I didn't check it until after I ordered them already! I bought a couple from farmtek to use. I think it'll work though.

Banker John:: I love your coop and watering system! I think you posted on one of my other topics trying to figure out what the best system is- and I decided to follow your design! It'll be a little different because I'm working with a lot less room- but a basic bucket and PVC pipe is more or less what I'm doing. Thanks again!!

 

[kateseidel]

We ordered the screw in nipples and used a left-over kitty litter bucket. Can't believe how easy it was, and how great it works! The only challenge has beenremembering to keep raising it up a chain link at a time as the girls get bigger!!

 

[BankerJohn]

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I wish I could take credit for the system. It is not original to me. I learned how to from someone else here on BYC. Please remember to Pay It Forward; there will be another who asks "how do I...?" Thanks in advance for being there for them.