lillybettybabs Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I have three lovely Araucanas that i have hatched myself, My only problem is their head gear when they are drinking as they get it so wet and dirty and look such a mess. Does anyone have any tips to try and prevent this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Sorry, no tips on how to prevent it because my Araucana does the same (as did my Poland ). Didn't seem to bother them any where near as much as it bothered me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Do you use a glug or other type of drinker? My new Araucana (she arrived exactly a week ago ) always seems to have a wet chin but her topknot stays dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindafw Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 mine (aracana's and Polands) have the option of a glug or a aluminium water bowl...but they prefer puddles...no wet pom poms but the occasional dribble down the chest..dirty girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 I have tried a Glug and they also have a gravity drinker, They look so scruffy also the white one has a pink topnot from drinking Poultry Tonic . Id like to show her but it's dyed pink! Grrrrrrr! Maybe i should invent some hen hairnets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I have two araucanas and and a large gravity drinker. They are both fine with it, maybe it is the glug that is causing problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Narrow rimmed gravity drinkers are better than open drinkers A drip (nipple) drinker, rabbit bottle or narrow trough fitted to a pop bottle are other options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I use gravity drinkers (the green and white ones from Jude) and also bunny bottle or the pop bottles with sippers - never had a problem with them, but when I had a Polish x araucana her head gear was always getting revolting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 I'll try the bunny bottles and hope they get the hang of it, The old girls might be a little miffed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
