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Low price alert! Watering nipples are one of the best upgrades to a traditional chicken waterer. They're mess-free, so you'll spend far less time cleaning and scrubbing out poopy, dirty waterers, and more time enjoying your flock. Screw these nipples into the container of your choice (instructions below), like 5-gallon plastic buckets or a PVC pipe. But there are other nipples on the market. Here's why ours are worth the investment.
What sets these apart from vertical nipples: they don't drip(!), and, because no water is stored in the nipple unit even when your bucket or drinker is full of water, they won't freeze during the winter provided you're heating your water supply.
What sets these apart from other horizontal nipples you'll find elsewhere: ours are super heavy duty! They were originally created for weasel farms to withstand gnarly teeth and rascally personalities. The plastic is high density, and the nipple won't break. Our supplier has had these in use in her own flock for six years, and they've never failed.
Please keep in mind that as a result of this product's extra strength, it's not suitable for chicks their first week of life. They're not strong enough to depress the nipple.
A benefit of using nipple drinkers vs. traditional tray-based watering systems is that you also have the option to place your chosen waterer on the ground, rather than hang it--a big bonus for many of you who have coops or runs that can't accommodate the weight of hanging systems.
To train your chickens on this type of nipple, we suggest tapping on each nipple so that water fills the reservoir. Chickens will note the water and get the idea, pecking at the stainless steel pin which will release more water. It may take a day or so of several attempts for them to fully understand. (It may also help to put sweet jam or jelly onto the nipples, to encourage pecking!) It is very important to take all other water sources out during this time.
Note: The manufacturer recommends screwing the nipples in only 80% of the way. The flange does not need to be secured flush with the bucket.
What sets these apart from vertical nipples: they don't drip(!), and, because no water is stored in the nipple unit even when your bucket or drinker is full of water, they won't freeze during the winter provided you're heating your water supply.
What sets these apart from other horizontal nipples you'll find elsewhere: ours are super heavy duty! They were originally created for weasel farms to withstand gnarly teeth and rascally personalities. The plastic is high density, and the nipple won't break. Our supplier has had these in use in her own flock for six years, and they've never failed.
Please keep in mind that as a result of this product's extra strength, it's not suitable for chicks their first week of life. They're not strong enough to depress the nipple.
A benefit of using nipple drinkers vs. traditional tray-based watering systems is that you also have the option to place your chosen waterer on the ground, rather than hang it--a big bonus for many of you who have coops or runs that can't accommodate the weight of hanging systems.
To train your chickens on this type of nipple, we suggest tapping on each nipple so that water fills the reservoir. Chickens will note the water and get the idea, pecking at the stainless steel pin which will release more water. It may take a day or so of several attempts for them to fully understand. (It may also help to put sweet jam or jelly onto the nipples, to encourage pecking!) It is very important to take all other water sources out during this time.
Installation instructions: Use an 11/32" drill bit to drill holes in your preferred bucket, a minimum of six inches apart from one another. Alternately, you might choose the all-in-one drinker units. They use these same nipples, and they're designed to accept our de-icer to keep your water from freezing, even in the coldest temps!
Use DIY Tee's to make your own watering system!
Note: The manufacturer recommends screwing the nipples in only 80% of the way. The flange does not need to be secured flush with the bucket.
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Horizontal Freeze-Free Watering Nipples (buy more, save more) 10
Overall I really like these! I like that the water stays clean! It’s easy to set up and the jelly trick worked great. *They will freeze* because the chickens don’t always drink all the water that comes out. But when it’s that cold the water inside is going to start freezing without another system though.
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Thank you for your review! We're so glad to hear that you're enjoying the freeze-free watering nipples and that the jelly trick worked well for you! Keeping water clean is such a game-changer, especially in colder weather.
A heated system or regular checks can help in those extra chilly temps! We appreciate your feedback and hope your flock stays happy and hydrated all year round!
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I do like these. I moved from a hanging waterer to this in a 5 gallon bucket with a heater to cut down on the mess. It definitely is much more efficient with keeping water in place and my hens adjusted to it quickly. It is also convenient for when we have to go away for any duration. Much easier for the hen-sitters to just gather eggs and monitor the level.
It has been below freezing here for the last 5 days (never above) and the last 3 have had some heavy winds. I did check and the nipple is getting frozen shut to where the hens cannot peck it loose. I was able to get them running again with little effort. This weather has been a bit on the extreme side (cold, wind, and cloudy). As much as I like these and would definitely purchase again, I can't say they are freeze free so you still need to keep a close eye during unfavorable conditions.
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Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear that the waterer has worked well in terms of efficiency and convenience, especially for those times when you need a hen-sitter. It sounds like it’s been a big help in reducing mess and maintaining water for your flock. We appreciate your honest feedback about the freezing issue in extreme conditions. While we strive for freeze-resistant solutions, as you’ve noted, particularly harsh cold and wind can still pose challenges, and it's always good to keep an eye on things in those conditions. We recommend adding a heating source to the water supply during extreme temperature drops to help prevent freezing during those times. Personally, I have used the Perfect Bucket Heater De-Icer when faced with the very cold days and nights.
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3 months ago
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They definitely work in freezing temps. Nipples don't freeze when using a reliable water heating source as instructed. The chickens also learned pretty fast how to use them.
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We’re so glad to hear that the nipples are working well even in freezing temps and that your chickens quickly learned how to use them. It’s great to know that with a reliable heating source, they’re staying functional through the cold weather. We appreciate you sharing your experience!
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3 months ago
Horizontal Freeze-Free Watering Nipples (buy more, save more) - 6
I bought these to replace the cups I had on my DIY 5 gallon water bucket as they were freezing even though I had the Perfect Bucket Heater in use. Much, much better. I did put some jelly on the little “lip” to entice the skeptical girls and fella and they took to them rather easily. Definitely recommend if you’re tired of knocking out ice from the cups in the cold morning.
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Thank you so much for your detailed review! We're so glad to hear that the new watering nipples are working well for you, even in those chilly conditions. It sounds like the jelly trick was a great idea to get your flock settled in – we love hearing about creative solutions like that! We're thrilled that you're no longer dealing with the hassle of ice in the mornings. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re happy to have been able to help improve your setup. Thanks again for sharing your experience!
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4 months ago
Horizontal Freeze-Free Watering Nipples (buy more, save more) 10
Easy to install. Bought a pack of 10 and they all worked great. Just make sure your container isn’t super thin plastic put a little jelly on the nipples and they figure it right out.!
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Thank you Jason for your review on the Horizontal Freeze-Free Watering Nipples. They do work great with 5-gallon plastic buckets or a PVC pipes. Jelly will definitely encourage your flock to try them out!
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8 months ago
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Works great! Very easy to replace!
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1 year ago
Horizontal Freeze-Free Watering Nipples (buy more, save more) 1
The chickens took to these without any issues. LOVE how clean and dry it keeps the coop. I can't address if they don't freeze. I would recommend.
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2 years ago
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2 years ago
Horizontal Freeze-Free Watering Nipples (buy more, save more) 1
Came with no washers. used silcone. not sure what is leaking - the threads or the silver nipple. Not Good go to a different company. Delivery sucked.
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We are very sorry that you are dissatisfied with this product. We want to help and apologize for the delayed response. These nipple waterers do not come with washers, but if the correct drill bit, 11/32" is used then they should fit snugly and not leak, as other customers have posted. Using plumbing tape is not necessary, but can help if the drilled hole is too large due to the bit or shifting during the drilling process. We have reached out to your directly to see how we can help.
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Horizontal Freeze-Free Watering Nipples (buy more, save more) 1
Have a actual 1/8” n.p.t. (pipe thread) threads, not just metric self tapping threads. So if you are ocp like me and actually drilled and taped they fit snug and do not leak. My power went out for a few days and the bucket they were installed in froze solid. I figured they would all be broke and leak but none broke and they all seal excellent. I actually removed previously installed nipple drinkers and threw them away to install these in my brooders to. No more dripping drinkers in the brooder although I did leave the other water in there until I was sure everyone could use them as they are slightly more harder to activate than the cheapos. Birds like em, I like em, and I have had no problems whatsoever with them. Highly recommend
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Horizontal Freeze-Free Watering Nipples (buy more, save more) 1
I have bought these several times now to build bigger and better waterers for my flock and am never disappointed! I live in South Dakota with frigid temps and these have always performed well. I do keep them inside during winter months, outside in summer. Have only ever had 1 leak (out of over a dozen) and it was in part because I dropped the water bucket on it. Highly recommend, is the only kind I will buy!
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They were easy to install and do not leak. I have no comment about winter as that season is not yet here.
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Nice and heavy and they work well.
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