Would these work for chicks? Wonder how they would learn to use it, have you used this for chicks?
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I've used it and I am not sure how much my chickens really used it. It got very cold here shortly after I installed it and now the bucket is frozen. They won't really get back at it until it warms up...so I'm not sure. However, I have friends that use it and they have had 100% success with it so I'm looking forward to trying it again. Good luck!
65435
Yes they will work for chicks, as long as they are at the height that chicks can reach them. Chickens are curious so they will peck at everything. Eventually they would figure out where the water is.
65436
They are awesome for that. I put it on a coke bottle to put a wire around the curve and hung a chain from it. Put the nipple on the cap. Put an air hole on the bottom of the bottle to feed air. Since it hangs upside down it will be at the top. To answer your question, yes they work great.
65437
I built a water system out if PVC using these nipples and the birds had no trouble finding and using them. The chicks are very aware of their surroundings and are attracted to shiny things. They will naturally peck at them and will find that they are their source of water in no time. They tend to drip a little if not properly installed. Use Teflon tape when you screw them in and they should be fine.
1088109
Yes, I believe it would work for chickens. A few weeks back, I saw a cage at Costco that looked a lot like this one, but was designed for chickens.
861252
I use my peck and play for baby chicks and ducks. I just pick them up and put them thru the top that zips. There is no bottom
400198
if you use the quail rails for this, it should do fine for birds also. I use my regular chicken rails for my ducks, chickens, and pheasants. I use the quail rails of course for my cortunix and bobwhite quails.
2173425
You really shouldn't need to. The chickens will instinctually peck at them. Giving them a couple of flicks should be enough to entice them. I have never seen a flock not figure it out.
1721801
No. It's safe to use around chicks. I used one in a section of my coop to keep the grow outs warm.
2282535
Yes, you could use them. They are nice weights and could be used by either male or female.
763216
Kathy, since you place these underground, they could potentially be okay. What I did observe in one case, the critter actually pushed the 1/2 poison block to the surface. In that case, it would be a problem for free range chicks.
876110
Sorry, I've only used them once and they worked very well for me. I haven't had time to really see what they can do.
16239
No learning curve. Just tap the metal stud a few times with the chickens nearby. They are curious enough to investigate and peck at it.
172075
I have used them to make several bird feeders. They work great with a spray paint and attaching jar. This item and similar ones are usually described as poultry feeders when I have looked for this type of item. Assuming if you have chickens, this is a type of item you might use. Thus, it can be used in multiple ways depending on your needs.
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I. Leave my hen out the freely. Roam the yard. They return to hen house every night. I leave food and water every morning the always wait. For me to come out every miring. The pen is a waste. Only used as chicks for protection
1298876
I don't think you are supposed to worry about how many degrees it is - the chicks just use it to stay warm by being up against it, like a mother hen. Put it at the lowest setting for very new chicks. I have even put a little towel under on one end, too, in case they want to get even closer when they are lying down. If they rest quietly underneath, they are fine. If they were chilly, they would peep. They can also use each other for heat. You want to be sure they are not having drafts though. If they come out sometimes, and go back under and are not unhappy, then it should be okay for them.
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They work in the sense that they do not sit where you have the spikes. We put them in our railing and the birds no longer perch there. So if you are getting them for narrow surfaces, yes, they will do he trick.If it is a larger surface you want to protect, you need to think of a combination of deterrents: spikes for the railings, the pitch machine for flat surfaces, and mesh/ chicken wire for nooks and crannies where they might roost. Pigeons and doves are very persistent. You might want to get yourself a B B gun too.
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The telescoping works because each section is slightly narrower than the previous one and slides into it. However, the fit is pretty tight, so I'm not really sure you'd be able to lower the pole without harming the chicks. The telescoping function (I think) is mainly meant for adjusting the pole to the height you want before you put it up.
85009
I used both a 3 gallon bucket and a water bottle used on a bicycle. Both worked as planned, the chickens just didn't figure it out. Others have gotten their chickens to peck at them though.
190893
Its really far to small for that, to be honest. We used it to raise our new chicks till they were large enough to be with the others. We had only three and moved them at around 16 weeks. It has maybe a three foot by two foot space to be outside. You would need to move it at least everyday if not twice a day.