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This review is from: BriteTap Chicken Waterer (Lawn & Patio)
Out of the box, I drilled a small hole in a clean 3 gallon bucket, and inserted the BriteTap as directed, and let it sit overnight.
There was some dripping, but after emailing the company, it was suggested I observe for 24 hours. Sure enough, the dripping stopped.
I purchased four year-old hens from a local organic farm, and they figured out the BriteTap after I placed a water dish directly underneath it.
Pretty amusing watching them test it out with a few pecks, and then they were sold! Removed the pan on day 3, and continue to enjoy NOT dealing with muddy water, grass, and floating feathers associated with other conventional watering containers.
BriteTap folks were standing behind their product, friendly and easy to communicate with, and were ready to ship another unit if mine failed, but it is functioning perfectly.
I wholeheartedly recommend the BriteTap.
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Brite Tap Chicken Waterer
I've waited quite some time to write a review of the Brite Tap Chicken Waterer because I wanted to really give it a spin and "kick-the-tires" so to speak. It's one thing to try something once or twice or for a day or two. it's an entirely different matter to use it for an extended period of time and still be happy with the product.
I couldn't be more pleased!!
My family has tried just about every imaginable chicken waterer on the market and not one of them has kept the water clean, nor have they been low maintenance. Honestly, we had resorted to a feed bucket filled to the brim for the hens because at least we could quickly dump it on a plant, wipe it out, and refill it. All the other waterers meant taking them apart, scrubbing the tray AND the reservoir, trying not to drop it while we carried it back, etc. Even if it had a reservoir, because it was gravity fed into a tray, muck seemed to get in there and contaminate the water. Totally frustrated, we assumed a basic bucket was as good as it was going to get.
Then I came across the Brite Tap. Reading about the design, I thought it HAD to be an improvement over what we were using. And theoretically, it might actually be a home run. So I contacted Mark, the designer and owner of Brite Tap and got ahold of his product and whisked it out to the chicken coop.
I introduced it to the adult "girls" first to see how they like it.
Too excited to hang it or do anything fancy, I just stuck it on whatever surface was available. an extra nesting box. Within a minute they had to investigate. No coaching needed, these gals knew this produced the good stuff. cool clean water. They were lining up for a turn at the water cooler.
The height seemed just about right at 22 inches off the floor.
Right now several of you may be thinking "yeah, I tried using nipples on a bucket but the water got horribly dirty on the surface, almost like mold, due to dust in the coop and other debris". I know. happened to me time and time again. Plus, I had a terrible time refilling those buckets with the nipples on the bottom because you couldn't set them down ANYWHERE or you would ruin the nipples.
Mark solved that with the Brite Tap. The nipples are attached to a little enclosed mini-tank that is attached to the front (not the bottom) of your container.
And just in case it gets dirty for some weird reason, those red plugs on the side come out so you can get in there and give it a gentle scrubbing. Oh, and since it's clear, you can see if there's water in the cooler or not, but I find that by lifting it a bit, I can judge if it's getting low on water or not. Seems like we refill ours about ever 3 days for 5 hens - give or take depending on heat, etc.
After filling the cooler, you just pop open the vent (see photo below) and tilt it forward so the water runs into the clear mini-tank and fills it up. Then hang or set it on a surface with the mini-tank and nipples extended beyond the edge.
Next I tried the Brite Tap with our new chicks. Sorry I don't have a photo of that, but trust me. it took them only seconds to figure out the system. I set it up on a cement cinder block for now, but as they grow, we'll raise it up to fit their needs. Let me just say it again. It's SO CLEAN.
Most of the time, we just use a watering pail to fill the tank, but after about a month, it gets dusty on the outside so I'll just give the whole thing a quick hose down, rinse it out good, and start again. No scrubbing, just the blast from the hose takes care of it (they've yet to climb on it and poop on the cooler. hope it stays that way!).
Just a few other side notes.
• You can find out more about Brite Tap Chicken Waterers, including care instructs, set up videos, cleaning supplies, and FAQs, right HERE .
• Brite Tap is sold with or without the cooler, so if you have your own, you can possibly retro-fit it with the waterer.
• Mark has a great chicken blog HERE and has a new app for both iPhone and Android (see HERE ).
This is a 5 STAR product friends! No fudging. it does what it says. I'm saving my dollars to buy a second one because I often keep my flock in two separate groups. Now if I can just get Mark to design a goat waterer that works as well as this one, I'd be the happiest homesteader both sides of the Mississippi!
BriteTap ® Chicken Waterer
Clean Water Made Simple TM
Traditional chicken waterers are easily contaminated when dirt, debris and droppings fall into open pans of water.
The BriteTap waterer is different. It completely shields your flock's water from contamination, so the water stays sparkling clean and hygienic. No more poop-filled pans of water for you to touch or wash out!
The BriteTap waterer is fully covered. Chickens drink from special valves called poultry nipples located on the bottom of the BriteTap waterer.
Even chickens that have used a traditional waterer all their lives quickly learn to use the BriteTap waterer because they instinctively peck at the red water valves. Once one bird learns how to drink, the rest quickly do as well -- generally in just a few minutes.
The BriteTap waterer was a finalist in the 2012 Spark International Design Competition that recognizes product innovation and beauty.
Advantages
Keeps water sparkling clean.
No messy pans to touch or wash.
Supports up to 16 chickens.
Proximity to the water tank prevents birds from perching on top.
Works for baby chicks, chickens, ducks, and other small fowl.
Clear plastic design and clean-out plugs make cleaning the interior a snap.
Doesn't rust like metal waterers.
Set up is easy, fast and doesn't require special tools or skills.
Easily attaches to Rubbermaid and Igloo brand water coolers that act as the water supply tank.
Create Your Own Customized Waterer
The BriteTap Waterer can be attached to a wide variety of plastic containers that act as the water supply tank.
Use a Rubbermaid ® or Igloo ® brand water cooler. Just unscrew the cooler spigot and replace it with the BriteTap waterer. Works on standard 2, 3, 5 and 10 gallon models.
Purchase a BriteTap Combo Pack that includes a BriteTap and a 2-gallon cooler.
Make your own waterer using a plastic pitcher, bucket or other food grade plastic container. Just drill and hole into the side of the container.
The BriteTap waterer comes with all the hardware you'll need to attach it to a water supply tank. For more information see the "Extended Information" tab at the top of this page.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Were so sure you'll love your BriteTap waterer that we'll give you your money back if you're not fully satisfied. Just return it to us withiin 30 days from the date of delivery and we'll refund your product purchase. No questions asked .
If Ordering From Canada
Canadians should order product BT200-CA from our Canadian Products Page ( Click Here ). BT200-CA is the same product as in the United States but ships from our warehouse in Toronto so there are no duties to pay and no hassles with customs forms. Hooray!
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