New 4-liter water bottle

The importance of proper watering
A chick cannot survive even a few hours without water; water is more important than food.
Clean water = better growth, stronger immune system, and fewer losses.
Improper watering can cause wetting of the litter, digestive diseases, and even suffocation of the chicks.
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Types of chick drinkers
1. Manual drinker (candy-shaped or cylindrical)
The most common type for small chicks
Cheap and available
Suitable for ages 1 day old to about 3–4 weeks
Must be cleaned several times a day
2. Gutter drinker
Mostly for older chicks
Not suitable for very small chicks (risk of getting wet)
3. Nipple drinker (automatic)
More hygienic
Less water waste
Requires training of chicks in the first days
Mostly used in professional halls
Size and number of drinkers
One small manual drinker for every 20-25 chicks
It is always better not to have a shortage; crowding weakens the chicks
As the chicks grow older, the drinkers should also be larger or more numerous
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Height and location
The edge of the waterer should be level with the chick’s back
Not too low (it gets dirty)
Not too high (the chick can’t reach the water)
Away from the wind, but close to the feeder
Water temperature and quality
Water too cold ❌
Optimum temperature: 20–25 degrees
Water should:
Clean
Odorless
No algae
Wash 1-2 times a week with mild disinfectants
Important tips for the first few days
The first 2-3 hours after the chicks arrive are very crucial
Some people gently tap the chick’s beak into the water until it learns to drink water
You can add a multivitamin or sugar (very little) to the water on the first day
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Common mistakes
Dirty water bowls
Not enough water bowls
Wetting the surrounding bedding
Using deep bowls (danger of drowning)