– 5 Gallon Bucket – Lid for the bucket – Chicken Nipples – Drill with a drill bit
Start with your bucket, drill, drill bit, and nipples. If you have a marker, you can mark where you want the holes for the nipples.
Mark where you want the holes for the nipples. You don’t want the holes too high because that will add extra weight and make it inaccessible to your flock.
Finish with a piece of embroidery thread for each bookmark folding it in half. Pull the folded end through the hole, then pull the ends through
You want to check the nipples to make sure they are in working order. I used 5 chicken nipples per bucket.
If you want a fluffier tassel, you can use more thread or yarn. You’ll just cut multiple pieces the same length and pull them through together.
Before inserting the nipple, make sure there’s no excess plastic on the inside of the bucket that will block the waterer pieces.
Insert the nipples by pushing firmly initially. Once it catches a bit, you want to gently screw it in.
If you want a fluffier tassel, you can use more thread or yarn. You’ll just cut multiple pieces the same length and pull them through together.
Fill it with water and let it sit on the driveway on a sunny day. If it’s leaking, you’ll see wet spots around it. If you see any leaking, screw in the nipples further.
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