Function and purpose - Nipple drinker system for poultry water supply designed for a variety of birds, including broilers, breeders, layers, pullets, ducks and wild birds. Compatibility and installation options - Manufacturer recommends three birds per nipple for optimal performance. - Can be installed directly into PVC pipe for a simple setup. - Also compatible with round PVC pipes when using reducing tees with Teflon tape for proper fitting. Key benefits - Provides a controlled water source for multiple birds on a single PVC line. - Flexible installation options to fit existing or new PVC pipe layouts. - Scales from small hobby setups to larger pens by adding nipples and piping as needed. Practical use scenarios - Small backyard coop: Install along a PVC line in a mixed flock of broilers and layers; plan for three birds per nipple to maintain water access. - Breeding or hatchery operation: Run multiple nipples on a long PVC network; use reducing tees with Teflon tape to adapt to different pipe sizes while keeping the 3-birds-per-nipple guideline. - Outdoor aviary or wildlife enclosure: Mount on sheltered PVC piping, connect with reducing tees as needed for round pipes to provide a stable water source for ducks and wild birds.