Drinking fountains are one of the necessary poultry farming equipment in the process of raising chickens. There are many types of drinking fountains. The best choice of drinking fountains for laying chickens is the “nipple drinker”. The above is adjusted according to the different growth stages of the laying hens, and the water is automatically discharged, which is simple and convenient, so that the laying hen can drink water at any time. The following authors refer to the recommendations of the poultry equipment supplier to tell us how to choose the nipple drinker and the installation points.

1. The performance of the nipple drinker is different, so the farmer should choose according to the breed and age of the flock. The valve opening force is about 40 grams, which is suitable for adult chickens. The valve opening force is about 10 grams. It can be used for chickens and chickens.

2. Although the equipment is basically the same, but the choice of the manufacturer is also very important, the farmers should be regular and have tracking services and after-sales service manufacturers' products, and problems will be solved in the future.

3. When selecting, the farmer should check the quality of the product. The nipple drinker will have a gasket during the production process, but don't underestimate the seal. The inherent quality of the drinker seal is a very important part. The manufacturer uses natural rubber. The pad has a life expectancy of only about half a year. It will become soft and stick to the sealing port in the high temperature environment in summer, resulting in insufficient or no water supply. When the winter is too cold, it becomes hard, easy to aging, and often leaks. This kind of product will bring a lot of trouble to the user. The method of checking the quality of the gasket is very simple. Use a match or a lighter to burn it. If the surface becomes sticky, it cannot be used. Kind of material can not be purchased.

There are two ways for general farmers to install a nipple drinker. One is installed above the layer chicken cages, which is above the middle, and the other is installed on the front of the egg cage. Both have their own advantages and disadvantages, and farmers can consider how to install them. Installed in front of the egg cage, the water droplets drip in the trough can ensure that the chicken manure is dry and easy to maintain, but the feed under the drinker is easily wetted. Installed in the middle of the egg cage, although it will not affect the feed, it will also affect the chicken manure, so the farmers can decide. In addition, the installation of the nipple type drinking fountain must be standardized, otherwise it will easily cause problems such as uneven water supply.

Farmers must pay attention to the water supply immediately after the installation of the nipple drinker. Because the drinker is just installed, the chicken will only feel fresh and use it to remove the sputum. As soon as the water is discharged, it will form a conditioned reflex. If you are thirsty, go and squat. If you don't give water in time after you install it, the chicken won't leave anything, so you won't be embarrassed. You don't know if you want to drink it. However, it should be noted that the drinker cannot be used within 20 days after the chicken is broken, because it is so painful that it does not dare to lick.

The above is about the choice of drinking fountains when using chicken battery cages to raise chickens. In addition, many farmers will choose to add immune drugs to drinking water to immunize drinking water, but in the process of immunization, we must pay attention to the choice of drugs and other issues to avoid immune failure.