Lixit Kennel Water Nozzles

I've used several signs to see if the dogs are using them. The kennels where the lixits are used usually have a wet spot on the ground under the nozzle. I've also been watching when I've been feeding. My dogs will all eat, immediately get a drink then return to barrels. What I've done on the dogs I suspect aren't using them is to take a bucket of water in the kennel and sit in front of them. The dog that is cut and I suspected wasn't using his lixit....he hunted hard Saturday morning. That afternoon when I went down to check on him ground was dry under the lixit. I put a bucket of water in the kennel and he drank almost half a bucket. No doubt he wasn't using the lick.

I'll eventually get them all going...just may take a little time with a couple of them. Just looking for a quick fix I guess.