Horizontal Drip-Catch Nipples
Water nipples for chickens, ducks and other poultry. Side-facing nipple ensures water stays fresh and clean. Drip-catch design reduces moisture build-up in the coop.
Horizontal nipples take a firmer peck to activate than vertical nipples. They're best used for stronger flock members and not young chicks.
Do-it-yourself! Modify square buckets, round buckets or PVC pipe systems for use with these nipples.
Instructions/Diagrams:
Specs
- Gravity flow poultry nipple
- Size: 1.25"D x 1.25"W x 1.25"H
- Suited for: adults
- Number of birds: 6
- Waterfowl: yes
- Sold individually
Also use as replacement nipples for Premier’s Heated Poultry Waterer.
Note: The exact number of birds to water is difficult to determine as there are many factors that influence intake; salt and protein levels in the diet, humidity, temperature, productivity (growth or egg production) and the birds ability to process feed and water.
How to Use
- Drill a 3/8" hole into a square bucket, round bucket or PVC pipe, thread the nipple into place.
- Set the watering system (whether bucket or PVC system) at just above head height for the birds. They should stretch slightly to drink.
Precautions
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Waterers, De-icers and Heated Buckets
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Item #530022 -Reliable heated poultry waterer for all seasons. Top-fill design with dense lid insulation prevents heat escape. 3 gallon capacity.
$62.00 -
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Buckets and Troughs
Round Bucket without lid, 3.5 gallon
Item #564500 -All-purpose round buckets for chores on the farm. Carry water, feed or minerals to livestock and poultry. 1 gal, 2 gal and 3.5 gal capacities.
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Buckets and Troughs
Lid, for the 3.5 gallon bucket
Item #564600 -All-purpose round buckets for chores on the farm. Carry water, feed or minerals to livestock and poultry. 1 gal, 2 gal and 3.5 gal capacities.
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Buckets and Troughs
Square Bucket without lid, 4 gallon
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Buckets and Troughs
Square Bucket without lid, 2 gallon
Item #564801 -An inexpensive way to easily feed orphan lambs and goat kids. Use on the farm to carry livestock feed, minerals and water to barnyard animals.
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Buckets and Troughs
EzeLid
Item #564802 -Fits Premier’s 2 and 4 gallon square buckets. Easy to put on and off.
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Mark V from Iowa
I tried this product on laying hens about 9 months of age. I called into Premier prior to ordering to ask if the drip catch nipples could be used, connected to the average water line. With an affirmative answer, I purchased and installed the nipples. By the second day a drop in feed consumption was noticed, no eggs the morning of the third day, so other water was made available which the hens quickly drank. My view is that the nipple is just too hard to push or peck to get water under a waterline pressure of 35 lbs or more.
Tom K from Wisconsin
Worked like magic. We showed one chick how to use it and within hours they are all using the nipples.
I did use some pipe joint thread tape around the screw to get a tight leakproof seal.
Jereme B from Michigan
These are excellent! Drill the hole the correct size, turn them in and fill the container with water. No leaks! I used a salt tank from a water softener. 30 gallons of water for fifty birds. These are the best and the price is great.
Don R from Florida
Very easy to install. No water wasted.
Cheryl H from Florida
Can't rate yet. I've purchased this product for future use with chicks arriving in April. However, they come highly recommended from a friend.