Animal friendly watering system for Pekin ducks

Ducks have a high affinity with water. Providing water via nipple drinkers meets their need for drinking water but not their natural behaviour like straining, beak cleaning, cleaning of nostrils and eyes as well as the plumage. That raises the question whether modified round drinkers would be an appropriate welfare friendly alternative watering system. By Wiebe van der Sluis The drinking water supply of Pekin ducks is currently provided via nipple drinkers. There are no legally b