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1. #PAINTED GALVANIZED CHICKEN WATER FEEDER FOR FREE#
2. #PAINTED GALVANIZED CHICKEN WATER FEEDER HOW TO#
3. #PAINTED GALVANIZED CHICKEN WATER FEEDER PLUS#

If chickens have inconsistent access to clean water, they won’t lay as well, they won’t eat as much, they won’t grow as fast, and they won’t look as healthy. Never limit a bird’s access to water or restrict it in any way. But this varies greatly, due to the size of the hen, the season, and the outside temperature (some layers can drink a quart a day in hot weather).Ĭarnivorous birds require even more water than laying hens, as their breeds have a fast metabolism that helps them grow quickly. On average, an adult laying hen will drink a pint of water daily. Click to buy this chicken waterer How much water does a chicken coop need?Ĭhickens need constant access to fresh, clean water and food. Then go over a few tips and make sure you buy the gear that meets your needs. So before you start working on raising chickens in the backyard, learn the water requirements for both laying hens and meat birds. Is a galvanized sprue the best, or will a sturdy plastic one work just fine? And then there are additives, like vitamins and supplements, that can stain or rust your shower head. Although this seems easy enough – filling a container, placing it in the chicken coop, providing them with 24-hour access – environmental factors and the best mode of delivery must be taken into account. Like all animals, chickens need clean water. There are proper ways and materials to be used when giving drinking water to your chickens so continue reading. This is what happens when “DAD” promises the kids they can pick the color….Chicken watering can be a cause of serious diseases if not done properly. Here is a little video showing you how my chickens are using the nipple system.īy the way, our chicken coop is coming along…here is a little sneak peek at the paint color. There are little droplets of water that hang onto each of the nipples so the chickens learn there is water there quickly.

#PAINTED GALVANIZED CHICKEN WATER FEEDER HOW TO#

Let the chickens enjoy! Just show them that water can come from the nipples and they will learn quickly how to use it. Hang your bucket onto something inside your coop and put the lid on. When you push on them droplets of water will come out. Then fill your bucket with water and test to make sure they all work.

You will most likely need a pair of pliers to push them through. Then get the chicken nipples wet and push them through the grommet holes as well. It can take some elbow grease folks, so push hard. Wipe away the plastic residue from drilling. Using a 11/32 drill bit drill 3 holes in the bottom of your plastic bucket. I have even seen them for sale at Winco as well.

#PAINTED GALVANIZED CHICKEN WATER FEEDER FOR FREE#

Next you will take a 5 Gallon bucket with lid (I used a 3 gallon size since I only have 4 chickens and didn’t have as much room to hang a large one in my coop.) You can get the buckets for free from bakeries or Costco. I purchased 3 and paid a total of $8.55 with combined shippingį: $2.49 each, but shipping was ridiculous.

#PAINTED GALVANIZED CHICKEN WATER FEEDER PLUS#

Here are the three places I found that you can order the chicken nipples with grommets.Ī: 5 pack of push in style chicken nipples is $12.25 + free shipping with Amazon prime or free with orders of $25 or more.Įbay.com: Buy them individually for $2.00 each plus $1.75 shipping. Okay, I could go on and on with jokes about chicken nipples but I will stop there. Where to buy Push-style Chicken Nipples you ask?ĭidn’t you know chickens don’t have nipples? Tee hee.

So here is my little tutorial on how to make a Chicken Nipple Waterer using a 3 gallon bucket.

Plus using 5 nipples will keep a flock of up to 20 chickens well hydrated. It keeps the dirt and other bacteria from getting into their water, and makes it so you don’t have to bring new water to them for up to a week. When my pal Trish showed me how to set up a chicken nipple waterer system for watering her chickens I just knew I needed to make it too. Cleaning out bins, changing the food and water can be a frequent workout. Having lots of chickens can make for some serious chores.