mrs fluffy, I use the exact same waterer as you have pictured, if you happen to have a small square piece of 2x4 or something like that to sit it on it helps to keep them from messing the water with shavings or poo. I never had a problem with my 12 spilling the water. They are in a medium wire style dog kennel covered in screen wire. I dont have a nest box, as I tried that and they avoided it at all costs lol. They just like to lay where ever they feel like, though they recently made a nest out of shavings in a corner that they like to lay in lol. The feeder: I use a plastic version of the same thing, only problem I had was when I used the jar they kicked all the food out onto the floor and had the thing emptied within hours, yeah hours, a WHOLE mason jar full of food...wasted. So I took the jar off....all was fine. They stopped wasting food as well. They just didnt like the jar apparently I have a feeling it is because they couldnt get to the large hole at the top. lol. I would also add a sandbox for them if I were you. They LOVE LOVE LOVE to have a sandbox. I think that covers your questions, have a great time with your Buttons.
