In the process of growing chickens, many owners are faced with the problem of pollution and high humidity in the chicken coop, which arises from the primitive drinking troughs for poultry. This not only increases the water consumption, but also affects the health of the chickens, so we’ll tell you more about the poultry drinkers, which help avoid unpleasant moments.
Types of auto drinkers
Consider the main variations of drinkers, which are distinguished by the principle of water supply.
Siphon
Siphon drinking bowl on system of work reminds vacuum. Such options are used to provide water to medium or large chickens and adult chickens. Principle of operation: factory versions are like a barrel, which stands on legs. The bottom of the barrel cone is reduced to a small spout in diameter. At the end of the spout there is a tap so that you can control the flow of water. 
Under the spout at a sufficient distance is a funnel, which is attached to the legs. As soon as the barrel is filled with water, the tap is opened, after which the water enters the funnel. When the liquid level reaches the nozzle, the flow is stopped. The bottom line is that the surface tension of the water does not allow all the liquid to spill out of the tank. As soon as the water becomes less, the new enters through the spout, restoring the previous level.
Nipple
They are used in large poultry farms and farms where it is necessary to provide with water a considerable number of poultry. In small farms such a system has not taken root, since it requires large initial costs that are not justified. The essence of the work lies in the fact that the pipe is supplied with water under low pressure. In the pipe at equal distance nipples are mounted, which operate on the button principle. 
When the bird is thirsty, it comes to the nipple and presses it, after which the shutter opens and water enters. After the chicken releases the "button", the flow of water stops. Thus it turns out to reduce consumption, provide livestock with clean fresh water, as well as eliminate its shortage at night.
Did you know? Chickens do not have sweat glands, so thermoregulation is performed through the mouth and nasal openings. At the same time through the respiratory system removes up to 50% of all moisture that is removed from the body.
Vacuum
Vacuum drinkers are used everywhere. The bottom line is that water is poured into the tank of any volume. Next to the right place is a pallet with high edges. The vessel with water is turned over with a sharp movement so that some water is poured into the pan, but the main part remains in the tank. 
Both factory and home-made drinkers work on such a system. Water can not spill out of the vessel, as it is affected by atmospheric pressure. This allows you to keep a large liquid clean, as well as reduce its consumption.
Auto drinkers on the market
The market offers all the above options for auto drinkers, so you can choose the design to fit your needs. The most common vacuum fillers uncomplicated form. They represent a plastic pallet and a "dome" of various volume, which is filled with water.
They cost cheap, do not require additional skills for assembly and maintenance. Suitable for both chickens and adults. The price of vacuum options is $ 3-7. The negative side is a limited volume that does not exceed 5 liters.
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Siphon Drinkers differ in large volume and relatively complex construction. The average displacement of such drinkers is 20-25 liters, and the price varies between $ 40-75 for the imported version. It is convenient to use siphon construction for adult birds of various breeds. For chickens, this option is not suitable because of the location of the funnel at high altitude. 
Siphon drinking bowl
Nipple car drinkers sold in parts, therefore, require further assembly on site. They consist of a strap / pipe, tank and nipples. You can also buy a drift eliminator to prevent wetting of the litter. It is difficult to specify the exact price of such systems, since it varies depending on the length of the tube / strip, the number of fasteners, nipples, and the displacement of the tank. At the same time, it can be said with confidence that the price of such an automatic drinker is several times higher than a siphon one.
Did you know? In an Egyptian village, a man noticed a chicken falling into a well and tried to save it, but he could not swim and began to sink. At his cries, people who also began to jump into the well came running. As a result, 6 people drowned there, and the chicken survived. Rescuers were awarded the Darwin Prize.
How to do it yourself
It is not always possible to purchase a branded auto-drinker of the desired volume, therefore, we will further discuss how to make the necessary construction from cheap materials.
Nippelny drinking bowl from plastic pipes
First you need to visit the plumbing shop and purchase the following:
- sewer pipe 50 mm - 2 pcs .;
- air valve for 50 pipe - 1 pc .;
- plug 50 pipe on the bell - 1 pc .;
- nipples (pick up the quantity at your discretion);
- fastener for 50 pipe - at least 4 pcs .;
- pipe angle 90 ° - 2 pcs .;
- adapter from pipe to ball valve - 1 pc .;
- plastic barrel of the required volume;
- brass bushing with male thread for faucet - 1 pc .;
- nuts for fasteners sleeves - 2 pcs .;
- packing for nuts - 2 pcs .;
- reeling.
Video: Nipple Drinkers from Plastic Pipe Scraps
Assembly and installation process:
- Make a hole under the nipples on the pipe with a drill. Pre-measure or specify the diameter of the thread on the nipple to make the hole of the desired diameter. Next, screw them with a key. The pipe must be positioned so that the tips of the nipples are looking straight down or at a slight angle.
- Measure the diameter of the brass bushing, then make an identical hole in the bottom side of the barrel. Insert the sleeve, put on both sides of the gasket, and then fasten with nuts. No need to use glue or sealant.
- Wrap a faucet on the sleeve. You can use the coil to eliminate possible leaks.
- In the socket 50 of the pipe in which the nipples were mounted, insert the air valve, then close it with a plug. The valve must face strictly upwards.
- Connect through 2 pipe bends so that they can be brought to the barrel with a crane. If the pipes are too long, they can be cut with a saw. Secure the pipes to the support with fasteners.
- Connect the pipe through the adapter with the tap. Do not forget about the winding.
Important! If you find a leak in the place of fixing the nipples, then drain the water, unscrew the nipples, apply a winding, and then re-fix.
Nippelny drinking bowl from a bucket
The simplest design, which will significantly reduce water consumption. 
To create you need the following:
- bucket of the cylindrical form of the required displacement;
- nipples - 4-5 pcs .;
- winding;
- fasteners for buckets.
Sequencing:
- Using a drill and a 9 mm drill bit, make holes in the bottom of the wind, then screw the nipples into them. Use a reel to protect against leakage.
- Secure the bucket to the correct height with fasteners, wire, or nails.
- Fill the bucket and check the operation of the nipples.
Read also about how to make an automatic chicken feeder.
If the drinking bowl is located on the street where dust or other garbage can get into it, then it is necessary to cover the bucket with a lid. In this case, the lid should sit loosely, otherwise water will not flow when the nipple is opened due to pressure.
Vacuum watering can from the canister
To create such a device, you need to take a canister of any size, as well as purchase a faucet for drip irrigation. 
Assembly process:
- Pull back from the bottom of the canister 2-4 cm and make a hole that corresponds to the diameter of the tap thread.
- Screw the tap in, using a winding to avoid leakage.
- Prepare a drinking trough, the wall height of which exceeds 5 cm.
Video: the simplest homemade canister for poultry from a canister
Vacuum drinker from the bottle
Most self-made vacuum drinkers have one significant flaw - a lot of water is poured out of them during installation. To avoid this, use the following recommendations to create an auto drinker. Take the bottle, rinse it, then make 1 hole, departing 1-3 cm from the bottom (use a red-hot screwdriver). The hole should be small so that it can be closed with a finger while typing water.
Important! If water does not flow through the hole, then slightly open the bottle cap.The drinking bowl works as follows: you put water in the bottle, keeping the hole closed during this. After that, move the vessel to the pallet, the wall height of which exceeds 4-5 cm. Then open the hole - and the water enters the pallet. The water level will be slightly higher than the hole made. Atmospheric pressure will not allow all water to spill out.
Video: how to make a vacuum drinker from plastic bottles for chickens with your own hands
Avtopoilka for chickens is a convenient product that saves water and also eliminates its pollution. Remember that standard plastic bottles are not reusable, so homemade drinkers should be changed regularly. In the process of using devices do not forget about disinfection.
