Breeder Nipple Drinking System

The Breeder Nipple Drinking System is a closed-line automatic water supply solution designed for broiler breeder rearing and hatching-egg production houses. It provides clean drinking water directly through bird-actuated nipple valves while helping reduce open-water contamination and unnecessary moisture inside the poultry house.

The complete system can include stainless steel nipple drinkers, drinking pipes, pressure regulators, flushing units, drip cups, support profiles, anti-roost protection and suspension equipment. The line can be positioned above slatted or litter areas according to breeder-house layout and management requirements.

Different nipple flow characteristics and pipe configurations are available for breeder flocks. Higher-capacity configurations can be selected for mature breeders or warm-climate projects where water consumption is higher.

• Breeder-Specific Water Supply: Designed for broiler breeder rearing and production houses requiring reliable daily water access.
• Closed Drinking System: Helps protect drinking water from litter, feed, dust and other poultry-house contamination.
• Stainless Steel Nipple Options: Corrosion-resistant nipple configurations support long service life and hygienic operation.
• 360° Nipple Option: Vertical and lateral actuation can improve water access for young breeder birds during rearing.
• Vertical-Actuation Option: Higher-flow screw nipple configurations are available for mature breeder applications.
• One-Arm or Two-Arm Drip Cups: Collect splash water without unnecessarily restricting bird access.
• Pressure Regulation: Low-pressure regulators maintain stable operating conditions along the drinking line.
• Flushable Pipe System: End-of-line flushing equipment supports water replacement and routine sanitation.
• Anti-Roost Protection: Anti-roost wire or profile helps prevent breeder birds from perching on suspended lines.
• Height Adjustment: Suspended lines can be raised or lowered according to bird age, body size and house management.

• Stainless steel nipple drinkers
• 22 mm or 28 mm drinking pipe according to configuration
• One-arm or two-arm drip cups
• Aluminum or galvanized support profile
• Double anti-roost wire or anti-perching system
• Low-pressure regulator
• Gradient regulator according to house layout
• End-of-line flushing / breather unit
• Water inlet assembly
• Water filter
• Water meter
• Optional medicator connection
• Suspension wires and hangers
• Central lifting winch
• Pipe connectors and end fittings

Filtered water enters the breeder drinking line through the water connection and pressure-regulation unit. The regulator reduces the supply pressure to the low operating pressure required by poultry nipple valves.

When a breeder bird actuates the nipple pin, the internal valve opens and releases water directly to the bird. The valve closes automatically when the bird stops applying pressure.

360-degree nipples can respond to both vertical and lateral actuation, making them suitable for growing birds. Vertical-only screw nipples can provide higher water flow and are commonly selected for mature breeder applications.

Drip cups collect occasional splash water, while the flushing system allows higher-volume flow through the pipeline during cleaning and water-line maintenance.

• Broiler breeder rearing houses
• Broiler breeder production houses
• Commercial hatching-egg farms
• Parent-stock poultry farms
• Floor-reared breeder houses
• Breeder houses with slatted manure pits
• Environmentally controlled breeder facilities
• Steel structure poultry buildings
• New breeder farm construction
• Existing poultry drinking-line upgrades

In breeder production houses, drinking lines are commonly positioned close to the nesting area so hens can access water without excessive movement between the feeding, drinking and nesting zones.

For complete breeder projects, nipple drinking lines can be coordinated with breeder feeding systems, automatic nests, slatted manure pits, feed silos, lighting, ventilation and environmental-control equipment.

• 360° stainless steel nipple configuration
• Vertical-only high-flow nipple configuration
• 22 mm or 28 mm drinking pipe
• One-arm drip cup
• Two-arm breeder drip cup
• Nipple spacing
• Drinking-line length
• Number of lines per poultry house
• Pressure regulator type
• Gradient regulator
• Manual or automatic flushing
• Water filtration equipment
• Medicator connection
• Anti-roost protection
• Central lifting system
• Steel structure suspension hardware
• OEM configuration available upon request

The complete drinking system can be configured according to breeder strain, flock density, water demand, poultry house dimensions, climate and project requirements.

Line Position: Arrange drinking lines according to breeder-house layout, with convenient access between feeding and nesting areas.

Suspension Installation: Install hangers and support wires at suitable intervals so the drinking pipe remains straight and stable.

Water Connection Unit: Install filtration, pressure regulation, water metering and optional medication equipment in the service area.

Pressure Adjustment: Set operating pressure according to breeder age, nipple type, climate and required water flow.

Height Adjustment: Position the nipples so birds stretch slightly upward while drinking. Adjust line height as breeder birds grow.

Anti-Roost Installation: Fit anti-roost protection to suspended lines to prevent birds from perching on the pipe and suspension profile.

Pipeline Flushing: Flush the system before flock placement and regularly during production to remove sediment and refresh standing water.

Water Hygiene: Maintain appropriate filtration and sanitation procedures to control deposits and biofilm inside the drinking system.

Routine Inspection: Check nipples, drip cups, regulators, pipe joints, suspension cables and flushing units for leakage, blockage or damage.

In a commercial broiler breeder production house, suspended nipple lines can be installed above the slatted manure area close to the nest system, providing convenient water access while keeping the litter area drier.

For breeder farms in warm regions, higher-capacity nipple pipes and suitable high-flow nipple configurations can be selected to accommodate increased daily water consumption.

In new steel structure poultry projects, drinking-line location, suspension points, water supply pipes and service-room equipment can be planned together with nests, breeder feeders and environmental-control systems.

Q1: What is a breeder nipple drinking system?
It is an automatic closed-line poultry water system designed to provide broiler breeders with clean drinking water through bird-actuated nipple valves.

Q2: Which nipple types are suitable for broiler breeders?
Both 360-degree stainless steel nipples and vertical-only screw nipples can be used depending on bird age, water demand and management requirements.

Q3: How many breeders can use one nipple?
A comparable professional breeder system recommends approximately 10 to 12 birds per nipple. Final design should consider climate, bird weight and water demand.

Q4: What pipe sizes are available?
Comparable breeder systems use 22 mm and 28 mm nipple pipes, with larger pipe configurations useful where water demand is higher.

Q5: Are drip cups recommended?
Yes. Drip cups collect splash water and can support drier conditions around breeder drinking areas.

Q6: What is the advantage of a two-arm drip cup?
A two-arm cup provides additional splash-water collection while maintaining drinking access for larger breeder birds.

Q7: Can the drinking system be flushed?
Yes. Flushing units allow increased water flow through the line during sanitation and routine water management.

Q8: Can medication be supplied through the drinking line?
Yes. A compatible medicator can be incorporated into the water connection unit according to farm requirements.

Q9: Can the entire drinking line be raised?
Yes. Suspended systems can use manual or centralized winches to adjust drinking height and raise the equipment for cleaning.

Q10: Can the breeder drinking system be customized?
Yes. Nipple type, pipe diameter, spacing, drip cups, line length, regulators, flushing equipment and suspension components can be configured according to project requirements.