How to Make Pig Waterers

Water is the number one requirement for healthy, growing pigs. Getting pigs the proper amount of water can be a problem as they tend to turn over and destroy buckets and troughs. This perplexing problem can be solved by purchasing a few items from your local hardware and farm supply store to create your own pig waterer.

Things You'll Need

  • Plastic Barrel
  • Drill and ½" bit
  • ½" O Ring
  • ½" flat washer
  • ½" Brass fitting
  • Stainless steel nipple drinker
  • Permanent Marker
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Instructions

    • 1

      Mark the location for the first nipple on the plastic barrel. It should be approximately 4" or more from the ground.

    • 2

      Use the drill and ½" bit to drill a hole in the barrel.

    • 3

      Press a stainless steel nipple drinker through the hole. It may be necessary to twist nipple to get it to go through the barrel.

    • 4

      Place the O ring, flat washer and brass fitting on the threaded end of nipple drinker and tighten.

    • 5

      Repeat the procedure until you have installed as many nipples as desired.