Brooder Bottle Nipple Waterer for Backyard Chicks (20 fl. oz.)
The Brooder Bottle nipple waterer is ideal for keeping your backyard chicks healthy and hydrated.
It comes with everything you need to attach it right to the wall of their brooder — a mounting cage, backing plate, and screws. Ships free. Just fill and hang!
$20.00
Description
Clean water that lasts.
Here’s what you get:
- FDA-approved, BPA-free, fully recyclable plastic container. Made in the USA.
- Durable stainless-steel poultry nipple. The Brooder Bottle has one push-in style poultry nipple pre-installed. The poultry nipple has a stainless-steel mechanism within a hard-plastic outer casing and is fitted into the container with a silicone grommet for a tight, long-lasting seal. A single poultry nipple is adequate for around 10-15 chicks, so your birds can keep themselves well hydrated.
- Recloseable lid. The twist-off lid protects the water from being soiled while hanging in your brooder. And the spout on the lid serves as an anti-vacuum air hole. Simply leave it open when in use.
- Cage mount for hanging. The Brooder Bottle comes with a holder so you can suspend it in your brooder or coop. (Yes, that’s a bicycle water bottle cage — it works perfectly!) We include two 3/4″ screws for mounting and a small hardwood backing plate, predrilled to receive the screws. This is for mounting onto a wire cage or cardboard or plastic surface.
- Instruction sheet. Not that it’s hard to figure out, but we include basic instructions and tips so that you can be sure you’re doing it right. We also include information on how to return/exchange an item should it arrive damaged.
See a Brooder Bottle chick waterer in action.
What are the dimensions of the Brooder Bottle chicken drinker?
The Brooder Bottle has a capacity of just over 20 fluid ounces and measures 3″ in diameter and 9.25″ from the top of the spout to the bottom of the nipple. Ideally, you would leave at least 2–3″ of clearance above for removing and inserting the bottle into the holder, but this can also be managed with no extra clearance by twisting the bottle out to the side.
If you’re starting with new chicks, the Brooder Bottle is intended for a brood of up to ten chicks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I feed my chickens in the veggie feeder?
The Peck-It-Clean Veggie Feeder makes it fun to feed your chickens—
- Leafy greens like kale, chard, lettuce, borage, sorrel, and so on. Just lay the leaves sideways and wedge them down into the feeder.
- Vegetables and fruit like cabbage, cucumber, squash, corn on the cob, sunflower heads, melons. Stuff them in whole or slice the larger ones to fit.
- Garden scraps and weeds like dandelion leaves, grape and pole bean leaves after harvest, and more.
- Stale bread, baked potatoes, and more. If it fits, and they like it, try it!
We also recommend Jessi Bloom’s book Free-Range Chicken Gardens for info on plants chickens love. See our Buyer’s Guide for where to get your copy.
Which size veggie feeder should I choose?
Both sizes work great to hold your chickens’ treats in place. Choose the larger size if you have the space for it. Choose this smaller one if you have just a few chickens or a more compact space.
If you’re ordering internationally, the smaller size will save you quite a bit on shipping. You’ll have to visit our Etsy shop to purchase a Veggie Feeder from outside the U.S.
Where should I install the veggie feeder and how high?
Best place for it is right inside the door to the coop, or wherever you can most easily reach in with a handful of veggies or garden greens to fill the feeder. The exact height will depend on the height of your chickens, but aim for having the bottom edge about 12″ to 14″ from the ground for full-grown standard laying hens.
Can I mount the veggie feeder onto a plywood or other solid wall?
Yes. If the wall is thin enough, you can drill some small holes to run the zip ties and shock cord through. Or you could attach it with a few poultry fencing staples (not included). Or you could use a few small one-hole or two-hole straps, like those used to secure cable and conduit to a wall (also not included).
How much tension should there be on the feeder?
When empty, the top edge of the feeder should be about 2–4″ from the wall/wire of your coop. You don’t want to tighten it all the way against the wall. Not only would this make filling it rather tricky, but you might snap something off your chicken that she would prefer to keep.
Can I use the veggie feeder with chicks and pullets?
We suggest waiting until your chickens are at least fully feathered to introduce the feeder into their coop. If you have chickens of varying heights, you can mount the feeder somewhat lower for the smaller birds.
Can I make my own veggie feeder for chickens?
Go for it! It’s a fairly simple device. If you have a metal grid, grill, or heavy-gauge wire mesh with openings of at least 1″, you can fashion something that functions similar to this.
Or buy one of our feeders, ready to attach and use. We’ve streamlined the process by buying all the right parts (all in matching black), packaging them up, and delivering them right to your door!
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Brooder Bottle Nipple Waterer for Backyard Chicks (20 fl. oz.)
Works great for 2-3 week old chicks through adulthood. The chicks learned quick and had constant access inside their brooder without the constant spills and mess. I absolutely love it! So easy to use. Very well thought out.
This is the perfect solution to dirty chick water. I was battling the chicks spilling their water and pooping in it. Popped these in the brooder and they immediately took to them pecking at the little red drips. No more dirty water!