A poultry fountain is a simple water-dispensing system for your chickens. The most common setup is plastic or metal containers rigged to a feeding tray, water bowls or water nipples. The container fills automatically or manually, stores your flock’s water supply, and dishes it into the drinking vessels via gravity and air pressure. You can place a waterer in your backyard or coop in an easily accessible area, either on the ground or elevated, to avoid dirt and debris from getting kicked into the tray or bowls. The structure should resist leaks and toppling. If your flock accidentally overturns their drinker, they will have to go without water until you rectify it.