I think the Beaktime drinker cups are the best since they leave water in the cup that the chickens can see and easily drink. They also don't drip like nipple waterers and can be hooked up to any size container. I use two 5 gallon buckets so I don't have to add more water as often.
They are automatic so you do not need to water chickens as often
They do not leave puddles below like nipple waterers
They are contained so there is no backflow meaning there will be much less need for cleaning and less green growth that is very common with standard waterers
I prefer cups because the chickens can see water and have a nice source to drink from but both work pretty well. They are pretty much interchangeable other than the height.
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If you drill the hole on the bottom of the bucket, you can thread it right into the plastic of the bucket and do not need anything other than the cup. There is no need for added nuts or washers
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