merlotti Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Hi, We rehomed three exbatts yesterday, 2 in much better condition than the other, who laid first, but is a bit henpecked by the others. We've given them three pots of food on the floor so that the little one can always get some without the others bullying him, but none of them have found the water in the glug container yet. I've made them a little porridge so hopefully they'll get some water but how do you teach them? Or do I buy a galvanised-type water feeder that sits on teh floor? Help! I'm worried about them All replies needed, Merlotti x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlotta Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Have you tried dipping your finger into the water to show them that it's water. They are probably used to a drip style feeder so may not have got the idea yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlotti Posted October 17, 2010 Author Share Posted October 17, 2010 karlotta, thanks - will give it a go later. Merlotti x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennydavies Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 What about a tupperware container on the floor ? ours have a large water holder and a tupperware box and they will drink from both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 You are not alone.Many with ex batts and none ex batt alike find that they don't like drinking from a glug. My hybrids have never liked ours. I have lowered it and they drink from the top (not too low as if the nipples touch the ground, the water drains out). They much prefer drinking from a dog bowl or one of those plastic water containers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlotti Posted October 17, 2010 Author Share Posted October 17, 2010 well, while I've been worrying about it, they've been investigating and are happily drinking and splashing around in it! Think maybe giving them time is the key - ooops! Thanks for all your ideas though. Merlotti x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna C Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 well done you for giving them a better life. Time really is the key with ex-batts but they do all get there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
