RentACoop DIY Waterer Kit - Horizontal Nipples with Dribble Dish and Installation Tool - 12 Pack Review (2026)

Who this kit is for

This is a parts kit, not a finished waterer, aimed at keepers comfortable drilling a few holes in a bucket, tote, or length of pipe to build their own nipple watering system. RentACoop, the manufacturer, includes 12 horizontal nipples along with matching dribble dishes and a black installation tool in the pack, enough to fit a couple of containers or keep spares on hand. It suits anyone who wants to cut down on spilled, fouled water compared with an open fount, and who does not mind a short DIY project to get there. Turkeys, peafowl, and other larger poultry are also listed as compatible, so the kit is not limited to chicken-sized flocks alone.

What is in the kit and how it installs

According to RentACoop, installation calls for a 9 millimeter drill bit, which is not included, drilled about one inch up from the container's bottom. The nipple then threads into the hole with help from the included black installation tool, seated so the drinking cup ends up at the bottom when finished. The dribble dish clips onto each nipple and catches stray drops as birds drink, which keeps bedding underneath noticeably drier than an open trough would. RentACoop notes the system should run on gravity feed, or on a pressurized line regulated down to 3 psi or below, since higher pressure can cause the nipples to leak or fail.

Living with a nipple waterer day to day

Hens that grew up drinking from an open fount usually need a few days to learn to peck the red tip of the nipple before water drips out, so expect a short adjustment period and keep an old waterer available as a backup while they learn. Once trained, the system stays far cleaner than an open trough since there is no standing water for birds to stand in or foul, and the dribble dishes mean less wet bedding to change. RentACoop states the nipples can be used through winter when paired with a heat source, which matters if you are building this into a container you plan to keep outdoors year round.

How it compares with other nipple kits

Against the Ullnosoo 15 piece nipple set, which bundles ring gaskets, wing nuts, and its own 9 millimeter drill bit, this RentACoop kit includes fewer nipples but adds the dribble dish feature that catches drips, which Ullnosoo's set does not include. If keeping bedding dry matters more to you than having a few spare nipples on hand, the dribble dish design here is the deciding factor. Either kit still leaves you sourcing your own bucket or pipe and a drill, so factor that into the total project cost and time before comparing price between the two.

Verdict and who should look elsewhere

Keepers ready for a short bucket or pipe build who want drier bedding and are comfortable drilling clean, straight holes will get good use out of this kit, in line with our score of 8.6 out of 10. Anyone who wants a ready-to-hang waterer straight out of the box, with no drilling or parts sourcing involved, should buy a complete nipple or gravity fount instead, and flocks still learning to drink from open water should expect a training period regardless of which nipple kit they choose. Budget a little extra time for the first build so holes line up cleanly before committing nipples to their final positions.

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