How to Use a Nipple Waterer

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zainalara
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How to Use a Nipple Waterer

Post by zainalara » Wed Oct 29, 2025 10:45 pm

We decided to use a nipple waterer with our chicks this year.
I know your mother hen has taught her chicks to drink from one, but right now I'm the mother hen.
So far, they are either not able to use it, or have not figured it out. They drink when I tap it for them. Then again, they are not a week old yet.
I saw on a site that waiting until they are 2 weeks old is the way to go.
Any ideas are most welcome.
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Re: How to Use a Nipple Waterer

Post by lolotsung » Tue Nov 25, 2025 12:26 am

I have heard that putting peanut butter on the nipple makes them want to peck it.
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