I have the first one on Molly and Oliver's cage (plus a lixit). The second link went to an empty shopping cart! lol

I had one of these for the geckos, but the crickets kept drowning in it and blocking the hole, so I tossed it! (I'd be afraid they would tip it over anyway).

But you are right, the first one is really great! I have the biggest one.

I'm am so sorry to you both !

I lov e the Lixit glass bottles, I will never use anything else ever again. I ordered from these people, they had all 8 I ordered in stock and I had them in 2-3 days. Plus shipping was only $5 for all 8!

http://www.amazon.com/Lixit-Heavy-Glass-...8982&sr=1-2

Mine are just like that but they are 16oz.

Thank you everyone! We are completely devastated over this senseless tragedy! I only pray that her death will prevent other babies from the same fate by this thread.

I LOVE the LIXIT bottles because they can't be knocked off the side of the cage. I havent had a problem with them yet!

I also add a cap full of applejuice, pedialyte, or water to their veggies. I make them everynight and warm them in the microwave after they come out, i pour some of the liquid over it - this way they get a little more moisture. So that kind of covers them at night while they're awake and eating.

During the day, i just put a shallow bowl of water in the bottom of the cage when i open it to take out their old food.

I like the idea of putting the bowl under the water bottle, but if they ball gets stuck and thats the reason that they arent getting water, the bowl wouldnt help in that case.

I think having a shallow open water source is the best option during the day, at night there are a lot of options.

You mean you don't put empty shopping carts in your cages??? lol Here is the correct link.

http://www.agselect.com/ED/showdetl.cfm?&DID=11&Product_ID=918&CATID=30

Lynsie, I am so very sorry that this happened. I know how much all of your joeys mean to you and know she was very special. I wish I had comforting words to give you. Know that you are in my thoughts if you need anything.

just bumping this up for anyone that may have missed it.

I'm so sorry to hear about that precious baby! What a tragic thing to happen. I check my girls' 2 water bottles every night. I tap the ball at the end to make sure it isn't stuck and that water is still coming out of it.

I am so sorry to hear of this tragedy. Maliha was gorgeous! Many hugs are sent your way, Lynsie and Stacie!


Jen

i use a water bottle and a small bowl

bump ** as a reminder **

Lynsie & GizmosGal:

I'm so sorry for BOTH of you to hear of this tragedy! Not only do I check water bottles on a DAILY basis, I LISTEN to hear that at least one resident in each of my 7 cages are drinking water WHILE I'M IN THE ROOM. And I'm in there at least twice daily...

My heart aches at this loss.

Does anyone use the bird water bottle that has a small trough to drink out of ? There are no moving parts, so unless gravity breaks there will never be a problem with water coming out.

Water Bottle

I am not sure if any one uses one regularly .. but I know for a glider in an Ecolar it is a great option to make sure water is available …

I was going to suggest this type of water bottle as well......

I got my bottle off line from Dr. Foster's and it has a Yellow Duck that floats in it so I can see the water level any time I walk past the cage.


http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=6067+10382+17086&pcatid=17086

For those of you who have a Meijers - they sell those bottles there (with the floating duck). I got one but my boys don't really care for it. Vicki

My girls don't either. I had to get the glass Lixit.

Actually, the glass lixit's that I have now, have a green turtle floating in them.

I have of the ones with the duckie in it and it leaks.

I use those. I have two set up in my cage.