Birds are naturally curious and will be interested in The Chicken Fountain as soon as it is installed. Removing their current source of water will encourage them to seek a new source. You can also place a rubber band around the feeder arm and pull the band over the dripper, opening the valve. The released droplets of water will attract the birds, and they will soon begin to peck at the drippers. Placing their feed close to The Chicken Fountain will also help them become familiar with the new source. For a reluctant bird, place a bit of peanut butter and scratch feed on the end of the dripper.