Caring for poultry, although not a very difficult task, but still requires responsibility. Indeed, not only feeding, but also the drinking regimen is of particular importance in this matter. If the feed tank is easy to make, then the water tank requires compliance with certain rules. A nipple drinker is very convenient, which everyone can do with their own hands. Next, we will analyze how.
What problems should nipple drinkers for birds solve?
There are a number of problems faced by novice farmers. When creating drinking bowls, it should be remembered that poultry very often overturns containers with water. Do not make large cookware. After all, the water in it quickly becomes worthless. A bird can jump into open drinking bowls. As a result, the drink will be spoiled by garbage and droppings. In addition, in open containers various bacteria and microbes fall into the water. In addition, when using such dishes, a change of drink is required up to five times a day.
In addition, in winter, water in open drinking bowls freezes very quickly. As a result, the bird loses drinking. You can solve all the above problems by installing nipple drinkers.
Nipple drinker system
Such a complex-looking design can be done independently. After all, all the necessary materials are sold in almost any hardware store. It is worth noting that nipple drinkers have long gained popularity among Russian farmers.
Such a system is very simple to manufacture and does not require much experience, and most importantly - material costs. At the same time, the design works and copes with the main function perfectly. And drinking from birds is always fresh and clean.
What is needed for manufacturing?
To create drinkers of such a system you will need:
- A drill or a screwdriver with a drill, the diameter of which should be 9 millimeters.
- 1 meter tube for nipple watering. This part should be square about 22 by 22 millimeters and with internal grooves.
- Nipple 3600 and 1800.
- Meter tape measure.
- Plug on the pipe.
- Round tube to square adapter.
- Microcup drinking bowl.
- Drip catcher.
- Water tank and flexible hose.
Nipple 1800 is best used for making drinkers for adult birds. After all, it works only up and down. And for young birds, the 3600 nipple should be installed, since it works in any direction.
We prepare a pipe for drinking bowls
First, with a marker on the pipe, it is necessary to mark the place where the hole for the nipple will be. In this case, a certain distance between the holes should be observed - about 30 centimeters.
Only three nipple drinkers can be placed on a meter pipe. Five can be finished, but it may not be very convenient for the birds. The holes should be made exactly on the side of the pipe where there are internal grooves. This will prevent water from leaking in the future.
After that, you can start drilling holes. To do this, it is better to use a drill with a diameter of 9 millimeters. Nipples will be inserted into the resulting holes.
Nipples and plugs
After the holes are made, you can insert nipples into them. You can simply screw them in or wrap the thread with a telephone tape. Of course, nipple drinkers are not ready yet. A plug should be put on one end of the pipe. This will prevent water from flowing out.
Drinking tank
When the pipe is ready, you can start preparing the tank. It is better to take it from plastic and with a lid. So that the nipple drinkers for broilers are always with water, a hole for the hose should be made in the bottom of the tank. Then you should insert the thread into the tank. And only then screw on the hose. It is he who allows you to connect the tank to the pipe. Those places that do not inspire confidence can be additionally wrapped with electrical tape. This will protect against water leakage.
If 1800 nipples were installed, then microcup drinking bowls should be put to them, and if 3600, then drop catchers.
Where is better to put the system?
That's all, the nipple drinkers for the birds are ready. Of course, such a design can be slightly modernized or increased in size. Water supply can be made not only from the tank, but also from a water tap. This system is even more convenient.
As you can see, the manufacture of such a system does not take so much time and does not require special skills. The installation of nipple drinkers is best done inside the chicken coop. This will prevent the water from freezing in the winter. If the shed for poultry is not heated, then inside the tank you can install a heater for aquariums.
A simpler version of nipple drinkers
This method of manufacturing a system for drinking is much simpler than the previous one. To make this design, it is necessary to make a hole with a diameter of 9 millimeters in the lid of the plastic bottle. Insert a nipple here. In the bottle you need to cut the bottom and you can hang it in the chicken coop. You can put the same microcup drinking bowl or drip catcher on the neck. Since the structure is open, the water in it needs to be changed more often. You can use such nipple drinkers for pigs and poultry. It is very convenient. True for pigs it is worth using a slightly different nipple.
Barrel drinker
In this case, a plastic barrel or bucket is required to make a drinker. To do this, several holes should be made in the bottom of the container and cut a thread using a tap. After that, the tip of the nipple, which will be screwed into a barrel or bucket, should be wrapped with telephone tape. Only then can the parts be connected.
It is better to wrap all joints for reliability with a telephone tape. This will not allow water to leak. The finished structure can be hung inside the chicken coop and filled with water. If one such drinker is not enough, then you can install several. It is worth noting that such designs take up little space.
Drinking bowl from the category "cheap and cheerful"
Materials for the manufacture of this design can be found on the farm for every farmer. You will need a large dish and a bucket, as well as several gaskets made of rubber. Of course, some tools will be needed.
First you need to fill the bucket with water, and then cover with a large dish. A round spacing is perfect for these purposes. Between the dish and the bucket, several gaskets should be placed at the same distance. Enough pieces 4. They are needed to provide access to water.
After that, you should turn the structure so that the dish is under the bucket. These nipple drinkers for broilers are very convenient. They can be placed in a chicken coop or on the street. However, this design will not help to solve some issues. In addition, in winter, the water in such a drinker will quickly freeze.
Installation tips
A self-made nipple drinker will perfectly solve some problems. However, during its installation, some rules must be taken into account. First of all, make sure that all connections are tight. To do this, you can use a sealant or ordinary sealant. Care must be taken to cut out all the holes for the nipples. Otherwise, barbs will remain. In addition, you need to remove all chips from the pipes.
Drop eliminators can significantly save on water. This also applies when the drinkers are too low. Otherwise, the birds will get very wet, which negatively affects their health. In addition, it is necessary to install structures at a certain angle. It depends on the age of the bird.