Heated Poultry Waterer
Provides clean water to the flock year-round. Internal heater keeps water flowing in temperatures as low as -20°F.
We’ve listened to your feedback and have introduced several improvements over the previous version:
- Larger capacity (3 gal)
- Secure, interlocking lid
- Heavy-duty handle for carrying and hanging
- Detachable cord for non-winter use
Instructions/Diagrams:
Instructions 
Benefits
- Lid is secured to the base via unique interlocking tabs
- Conical lid shape to prevent birds from perching and soiling waterer
- Insulated lid traps warmer air inside waterer
- Integrated lid handle can be used for both carrying and hanging
- Electrical cord length has been increased to 16' to allow more flexibility without using extension cords
- Built-in thermostat turns heating element on at 40°F and off at 60°F
- (3) recessed nipples are a drip-catch design.
Specs
- Capacity: 3 gal (12 qt)
- Bucket Dimensions: 9"H, 13"Dia
- Overall Height: 14"H
- Suited for: Up to 35 adult birds
- 100-watt heater
- Detachable 16 ft grounded electrical cord
- (3) replacement nipples included. Additional drip-catch nipples can be purchased separately.
How to Use
The detachable cord can be stowed separately during warmer months.
The electrical plug cap (used during summer months) fits over a nub on the bottom of the bucket.
Nipples should be placed just above the birds’ heads. The birds should stretch up slightly to drink.
A few tricks for dealing with stubborn birds:
- Remove all other sources of water. Place the new nipple waterer in the old waterer’s location.
- Bring a bird’s beak directly to the nipple waterer and flick the nipple. You may have to activate the nipple with the bird’s beak to demonstrate the new water source. (See video above.)
- Place a sunflower seed in the drip trough. When the bird pecks at the seed, it will discover the new water source.
- Use a red laser pointer to direct chickens to the nipple. Similar to house cats, our chickens will chase and follow the red light. (This was inadvertently discovered by our photo dept and is now our go-to method for getting camera-shy birds to cooperate.)
You don’t have to train every bird in the flock. Just a few will do. Once the first chickens begin drinking, others will follow.
Precautions
Warning: Risk of electrical shock—Connect only to a branch circuit protected by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI). Contact a qualified electrician if you cannot verify that the circuit is protected by a GFCI.
Troubleshooting
Warranty
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2020 New Products
Horizontal Nipples
Item #530024 -Water nipples for chickens, ducks and other poultry. Side-facing with drip-catch design to reduce moisture build-up in the coop.
$1.00 -
Wire Panels and Accessories
Braided Cord, 8 ft
Item #965410 -Useful length of cord for having around the farm. Hang poultry waterers and feeders. Attach wire panels and gates.
$1.50 -
Handling Equipment
Snap Clip, Zinc Plated
Item #965405 -Use to connect wire panels and hang poultry waterers and feeders.
$2.70 -
Handling Equipment
Snap Clip, Stainless Steel
Item #965406 -Use to connect wire panels and hang poultry waterers and feeders.
$7.60 -
Buckets and Troughs
Round Bucket, 3.5 gallon
Item #564500 -An inexpensive all-purpose chore bucket. Use to feed or water sheep, goats and chickens.
$7.90 -
Buckets and Troughs
Lid, for the 3.5 gallon bucket
Item #564600 -An inexpensive all-purpose chore bucket. Use to feed or water sheep, goats and chickens.
$2.10 -
Waterers and Accessories
Water Protector
Item #540352 -Use this all natural additive to keep your poultry and livestock waterer systems clean.
$10.25 -
Waterers and Accessories
Nutri-Drench for Poultry, 1 qt
Item #620501 -A natural source of energy and nutrients. Produces healthier, more productive chickens, turkeys, ducks and guineas.
$32.00
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Robert J from Idaho
I now have two of these in chicken coop for 15 chickens which may seem like over kill, but when the snow and wind is blowing I can appreciate having 6 gallons of heated water instead of 3 gallons. I've not had any issues in two years and my chickens continue laying eggs no matter how cold it gets.
Teresa H from North Dakota
No more dirty water for my chickens! I was always having to dump the old kind of waters out. Thank you for a great product!
Jo A from Pennsylvania
I had been using a cookie tin with a light bulb for heat and a regular plastic waterer. It worked well but I had to take it in each night and put it out first thing in the morning as it holds enough water for one day and I didn't trust it overnight in really cold temps. This waterer holds 3-4 days water (8 chickens) and I trust leaving it out overnight even when temps were in single digits. My chickens were trained on nipple drinkers as babies so I had no problems with them using this waterer. It is in the run so the coop stays dry but the run is surrounded with plastic so wind is not a factor. I'm very happy with it.
Amy R from Ohio
Love, love, love these waterers. Purchased 3 of them for my new coop. My Silkies and Eater Eggers took to the nipples with very little work. My old girls took a bit more coaxing. Love that they open on the top for filling. Keeps water clean and kept water from freezing when temps got down in the teens. Happy chicken farmer!
Arthur M from Vermont
The waterer has worked well so far (42 days) a few nights 0 deg F. I set it on a 3.5 gal bucket and just set the cover on top. Lift the cover every day and check water level - add a gallon as needed (I have 8 chickens). Much better than my homemade heated base with plastic waterer (had to clean and fill every day). I ordered 2 (one for me and one for a friend) to get free shipping. It makes taking care of the chickens easy - a real time saver. Very happy with my purchase.
