Push-In Poultry Waterer Nipples for Chickens (5-Pack)
Our push-in poultry nipples make it easy for you to create your own chicken waterer or watering system.
With poultry nipples, the water that goes into your chickens’ drinker is the water that comes out. Insert them into bottles, buckets, or PVC pipe for clean water — and less waste than with an open waterer.
$12.00
Description
Poop-free water. Less waste. Less work.
Here’s what you get:
- Five durable stainless-steel nipples. These push-in style nipples have a stainless-steel mechanism within a hard-plastic outer casing. They fit into your container or tubing with a silicone grommet for a tight, long-lasting seal. Each nipple is adequate for around 10-15 chicks or chickens, so all your birds can keep themselves well hydrated.
- 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 installing the poultry nipples correctly. We also include information on how to return/exchange an item should it arrive damaged.
See a poultry nipple waterer in action.
How do you use push-in poultry nipples to make a DIY chicken waterer?
You should be able to find tutorials online that are specific to the type of waterer you want to make, but the push-in nipples are really quite easy to use. People commonly insert them into bottle caps, buckets, and PVC pipe. Here’s a quick how-to:
- Use a 3/8″ or 13/32″ drill bit to make a clean hole (no burrs or nicks) in your tubing or container. Either bit size should work for a container made of HDPE or similarly pliable plastic. I prefer 3/8″ for a more snug fit. Use the larger diameter bit (13/32″) for PVC tubing or other rigid/thicker material.
- The nipples must be mounted vertically. They will leak if you mount them horizontally.
- Insert the grommet first, then the nipple, pushing from the bottom (outside) of your container in. A couple tips: Moistening the nipple helps it go in easier. And using a socket (from a socket wrench set) to hold the nipple makes it easier to insert. A 7/16″ socket is a good size. Push straight and turn gently side to side, being careful not to stress/tear the grommet. If this is your first time installing these, you may want to order a couple extra in case you make a mistake. We do not supply replacement grommets.
- If you are going to seal your container, be sure to create a separate hole near the top (above the water line) so that air can enter as the water goes out.
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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Push-In Poultry Waterer Nipples for Chickens (5-Pack)
This was a great idea to get water to my chicks and not have to constantly clean up the water feeder they had. Always getting bedding and poop in their water feeder. Now their water is alway clean Thank you