Remove the wing nuts and the 6 nipples from the pack provided.
You will use 4 nipples on the drinker, and the remaining 2 are spare replacements in case a nipple becomes worn or clogged over time.
Keeping the spare nipples in a safe place ensures you always have a backup if needed.
Using your hand, insert each nipple into the pre-drilled holes on the drinker.
Make sure the rubber washer sits on the outside of the drinker.
This creates the seal that prevents leaks.
Once all the nipples are inserted, attach the wing nuts to the exposed threads inside the drinker.
Fasten the wing nuts until they sit tightly against the inside wall of the bucket.
This keeps each nipple firmly in place and leak-resistant.
Place the drinker on a solid stand.
We recommend that the top of the nipples are level with your smallest chicken's shoulder.
This makes drinking comfortable and ensures access to the entire flock.
Open the lid and remove the seal tab on the edge of the drinker.
The seal tab must be removed so the lid can open and close properly and form a tight weatherproof seal.
Fill the drinker with fresh water and close the lid firmly.
Please note: the lid has a tight seal to keep water fresh and clean.
If your chickens haven’t used nipple drinkers before, they may need a little training.
Simply tap their beak gently onto the steel nipple a few times.
Once they see water appear, they quickly understand how the system works.
You’ll only need to do this once.
If a nipple is dripping:
This clears any grit or debris that may have caused the leak.