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Choosing a drinker for rabbits: what you need to know?
Well, what can be difficult in choosing a drinker? But it can be the cause of wet bedding, rotten fur, diseases and loss of offspring. There are no trifles in rabbit breeding - and the right drinker can save you dozens of hours of work and hundreds of hryvnias every month. Which one to choose, how to install, and why is a drip system better than classic bowls? And you can buy this important equipment in the online store "VADA", where there is a large assortment of various drinking systems for animals, as well as equipment for rabbit breeding.
Advantages of drinkers for rabbits
Water is the basis of the normal functioning of the body of any living creature, and rabbits are no exception. It is necessary for digestion, because without a sufficient amount of liquid, dry food can cause problems with digestion, thermoregulation and metabolism (water is involved in all physiological processes: from the absorption of nutrients to the removal of toxins from the body).
Even short-term dehydration can have a bad effect on the well-being of rabbits. This is manifested by loss of appetite, digestive problems, thickening of urine, which can lead to the formation of kidney and bladder stones, general lethargy and weakness. That is why access to water should be around the clock.
Using a regular bowl is not always effective, because the water quickly gets dirty, spills or freezes in the cold season. Therefore, it is better to choose specialized drinkers for rabbits. For example, closed designs, such as nipple or vacuum, which prevent wool, food, dust, feces from getting into the water. And this reduces the risk of infections.
In addition, water is used economically, because the drinker supplies the amount of water that the animal drinks at a time. With them, it is easy to control consumption and they are convenient to use.
Types of drinkers for rabbits
There are several types of drinkers, and each of them has its own characteristics. Choosing the right one means taking into account the conditions of detention, the number of animals, and seasonality.
Nippel drinkers for rabbits are equipped with a metal valve (nipple), which opens when the rabbit licks it or presses it with its teeth. The water comes from the tank, it does not spill, does not come into contact with the external environment. It is only important to clean the nipple regularly, as it can become clogged.
This type is well suited for farms with a large number of animals.
Bottle drinkers look like a plastic bottle with a metal spout, from which water comes when the rabbit licks it. Here the principle of operation is similar to the nipple, but more compact. A “drinker” for rabbits from a bottle is easy to use, affordable. Of the disadvantages, you need to add water more often because of the small capacity, and if installed incorrectly, they can leak.
Cup drinkers are a small open vessel (cup) that is automatically filled with water from the tank or manually. It is a good option for small rabbits that do not yet know how to use a nipple, but there is also a high risk of contamination, and rabbits can overturn the cup and spill water.
Hanging drinkers are large containers that are suspended above the cage, often with tubes or cups for supplying water. They work on the principle of gravity or automatic supply from a common system. Such drinkers are ideal for keeping a large number of rabbits, they do not need to be filled often and can be connected to a centralized water supply.
How to use drinkers correctly?
Regardless of the type of drinkers, there are certain requirements that must be followed to avoid animal health problems.
- Clean regularly: the water should always be clean, and the drinker should be free of dirt.
- Monitor the quality of the water: fresh, clean, cool and odorless - this is what rabbits should consume.
- Protect from freezing.
- Place it correctly: at a convenient height so that the rabbit can easily reach it, but cannot knock it over. And what is important is that it is not exposed to sunlight, because the water will quickly heat up and “bloom”.
Where to buy a drinking bowl for rabbits in Ukraine?
The company “VADA” is a reliable supplier of livestock equipment with a proven reputation. If you need a drinking bowl for rabbits, you are in the right place, because there is a wide selection of various equipment. And if you have any doubts, our specialists will help you choose the right model of drinking bowl that will be the best solution for your farm. If necessary, we will quickly deliver the goods to any point in Ukraine. Perhaps you need additional components, we have everything: pipes, hangers, taps, pressure reducers, gutters, adapters, etc. Contact us and choose - we will be happy to cooperate!
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