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DIY Nipple Drinker Set (5 Pack)

SKU: DIY-ND5

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$5.99

Description

Create your own poultry watering system in minutes with the DIY Nipple Drinker Set (5-Pack). Designed for backyard poultry keepers, this easy-to-use set converts any container—like a bucket or PVC pipe—into a clean, efficient drinker for your flock.

Each horizontal nipple activates only when pecked, helping to keep bedding dry while minimizing wasted water. Simple to install, this set is ideal for chickens of all ages.

Features & Benefits

Easy DIY Setup – Turn any bucket or pipe into a drinker with basic tools.

Clean, On-Demand Watering – Horizontal nipples release water only when birds peck.

Dry Bedding, Less Waste – No open reservoirs or standing water.

Watertight Fit – Rubber washers prevent leaks around each nipple.

Built to Last – ABS plastic housing and stainless steel nipples ensure long-term durability.

Specifications

  • Model: DIY-ND5
  • Nipples: 5 horizontal stainless steel drinkers
  • Mounting Adapter: 1 (included)
  • Seals: 5 rubber washers for leak prevention
  • Dimensions: 35 mm × 35 mm (≈ 1.38" × 1.38")
  • Materials:
    Body: ABS plastic with tapered thread
    Nipple: Stainless steel

Note: Bucket or pipe not included.

Specifications

Vendor: Hatching Time

Material: Body: ABS plastic with tapered thread, Nipple: Stainless steel

Dimensions & Weight

Unit: L (1 in) x W (1 in) x H (1 in)

Weight: 2 oz

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Frequently Asked Questions About DIY Nipple Drinker Set (5 Pack)

How does the DIY horizontal nipple drinker set work?

faEach horizontal nipple releases water when a bird pecks the stainless steel pin. This on-demand design avoids an open water basin and can help reduce spills, wet bedding, and contamination.

What can I use as the reservoir for this DIY poultry waterer?

The nipples can be installed in a suitable bucket or PVC pipe to create a custom watering system. The container or pipe is not included and must be able to hold water securely around the installed fittings.

What comes in the 5 pack nipple drinker kit?

The set includes five horizontal drinkers with stainless steel nipples, five rubber sealing washers, and one mounting adapter. A bucket, pipe, and installation tools are not included.

Are the DIY nipple drinkers suitable for chicks and adult chickens?

Yes. The product is designed for chickens of all ages. Position the nipples at an accessible height, show new birds how the nipples release water, and confirm that every bird is drinking before removing another water source.

What are the nipple drinkers made from?

Each unit has a durable ABS plastic body with a tapered thread and a stainless steel drinking nipple. The supplied rubber washer helps create a watertight seal at the mounting point.

What does Hatching Time sell?

Hatching Time sells everything you need to raise happy, healthy poultry. From incubation to processing, we offer poultry supplies for quail, chicken, partridge, turkey, duck, pheasant, geese or other birds.

Reviews

  • 5 stars: 7 (88%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (13%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
C
Catrina E.
Birds learned in an afternoon

Tapping the stainless pins drew attention, and the older hens showed the pullets what to do.

C
Cassandra M.
Everything needed for mounting

Five nipples, matching seals, and the adapter arrived together. We only supplied the container and basic tools.

D
Damian C.
The washers sealed properly

Each rubber washer seated against the container wall without dripping. We tested the bucket overnight before placing it in the coop.

C
Clark B.
Water waste dropped

The nipples release only when pecked, so very little ends up in the litter.

D
Dale J.
Good kit, container separate

The nipples work reliably and the mounting pieces are useful. You supply the bucket or pipe, so allow for that cost and confirm the wall thickness first.

C
Charity H.
Sturdy small components

The ABS bodies feel solid and the metal pins move smoothly. Repeated use has not loosened the seals.

C
Cecily R.
PVC installation worked well

We used the tapered threads in a horizontal pipe and achieved a snug fit. The system looks much tidier than our previous cups.

A
Aaron M.
I’m really pleased with this product.

It made setting up a reliable watering system so much easier and helped me feel confident that my birds were getting what they needed.

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