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
Heated Poultry Waterer (lid & cord included), 3 gal
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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3-Season Nipple Waterer
Item #530037 -Translucent 3-season drinker for the whole flock, including quail, ducks, geese, chickens, turkeys, peafowl and other poultry. 3 gallon capacity.
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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.
$8.50 -
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.
$2.40 -
Buckets and Troughs
Square Bucket without lid, 4 gallon
Item #564800 -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.
$16.00 -
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.
$10.00 -
Buckets and Troughs
EzeLid
Item #564802 -Fits Premier’s 2 and 4 gallon square buckets. Easy to put on and off.
$5.00
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Rachel H from South Dakota
I put 4 nipples in a square 4 gallon pail, and a couple leaked at first, but then they stopped leaking. I never figured out if it was the pin or the threads.
Chickens seem to be getting adequate water, and I like that I can have a closed container that isn't adding moisture to the coop over the winter. For summer I will likely add another water source.
Susan D from Missouri
The nipples work fine in our chicken waterers. Good fit. No leaks. Good product.
Bryan E from Maryland
Worked well. Installed them in a 3/4" schedule 40 PVC pipe for meat chickens supplied the pipe with 5 gallon bucket. Makes the daily chores much easier. They appear to be made sturdy and do not leak.
Jean W from Iowa
Easy to replace part, makes chicken chores straightforward.
Jack D from New Hampshire
Perfect fit and easy to replace the damaged nipple.