Leaky Water Bottles

[beanebabe]

Can anyone recommend a make of water bottle for rabbits that don't leak? I have two of the type with a spout and ball bearing and they both drip continuously. It wasn't such a problem in the warm weather as the hutch would dry but not now it is cooler.

[Pigletion]

We bought our rabbits the ones from the pet shop that you describe and they were usually fine. However, the changes in temperature cause expansions and contractions which eventually warps them so they leak. When this became a problem we just replaced them (relatively cheap) and they would work fine again.

[wildwood]

It is also frequently the slight damage done to the end of the tube that holds the ball bearing. You\'ll notice the end is bent in and the metal becomes very fine where the ball rests and seals the end; easily damaged by knocking it when washing.

As Pigletion says; fairly cheap for even a good quality one so keep a spare handy.