Poultry Waterer: Fresh water for chickens, chicks and pigeons

Poultry Waterer: Fresh water for your flock

Chickens take small sips again and again throughout the day, and on warm days they drink a lot more. A suitable poultry waterer makes sure the water stays clean and never runs out. With us you will find plastic chicken drinkers with a stopper or twist-lock closure, chick drinkers, pigeon drinkers, siphon drinkers, drinking bowls and drinking buckets. Starter sets combine a drinker, a feeder and a nesting box for an easy start.

The right drinker for every age

Chicks need a shallow chick drinker with a narrow channel so they cannot fall in and get wet. For adult hens, drinkers holding several litres are a good choice, as you only need to refill them every one or two days. A siphon drinker works on the vacuum principle: water only flows out as far as the birds drink it. Drinking bowls such as the P-3 or P-5 connect to a water container or to the mains supply. That way you can match the system to the size of your flock and to your daily routine.

Clean all year round

Stand the drinker slightly raised, on a stone or a stand for example. That way the hens do not scratch bedding into it and the water stays clear for longer. Clean the drinker regularly with hot water and a brush to prevent algae and germs. In summer, a spot in the shade keeps the water cool and fresh. In winter a heated base stops the water from freezing overnight, so your hens still have something to drink when there is a frost.

Frequently asked questions

How much water does a chicken drink per day?
An adult chicken drinks about a quarter of a litre of water a day, and considerably more on hot days. So plan your drinker generously, so it is not already empty by the afternoon.

Why does the water in my chicken drinker turn green?
Green water is caused by algae, which grow quickly in light and warmth. Put the drinker in the shade or inside the coop and clean it more often, every few days in summer.

Can chicks drink from a normal chicken drinker?
It is best not to, because chicks can get wet and chilled in wide channels. A chick drinker with a narrow drinking channel is the safe choice for the first few weeks.