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:
- 3 gallon capacity
- 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. If you must use an extension cord, use a heavy-duty outdoor extension cord that is rated for a minimum of 1 amp (100 watts) continuous draw.
- Built-in thermostat turns heating element on at 40°F and off at 60°F
- (3) recessed nipples are a drip-catch design
- BPA free plastic
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
- 110V detachable 16 ft grounded electrical cord
- (3) replacement nipples included. Additional drip-catch nipples can be purchased separately
Note: The exact number of birds to water is difficult to determine as there are many factors that influence intake; salt and protein levels in the diet, humidity, temperature, productivity (growth or egg production) and the birds ability to process feed and water.
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
Not all of the water from the drinker will end up in the bird. Chickens are messy drinkers. Bored chickens may also peck at the nipple even when not seeking water. Over time, this may result in moisture build-up under the nipple. In freezing coops, icicles may form. As long as the water at the nipple remains unfrozen, birds will have a source of water.
Replacement cords must be matched to the type of receptacle found on the base of the bucket. They are NOT interchangeable.
For Type A receptacles, when connecting the detachable cord to the base, make sure the alignment notch slides easily into the groove on the bucket’s receptacle. (See photo below.) Unfortunately, it’s easier than we’d like to misalign the prongs. The result is a non-functioning unit until it’s aligned correctly.
Warranty
-
Wire Panels and Accessories
3/16" dia. 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.
$3.75 -
Handling Equipment
Snap Clip, Stainless Steel
Item #965406 -Use to connect wire panels and hang poultry waterers and feeders.
$12.00 -
Waterers, De-icers and Heated Buckets
25' Heavy Duty Extension Cord (15 amp)
Item #557400 -25 ft. heavy duty extension cord for indoor/outdoor use. Extend power to livestock tanks or carbon fiber heaters on the farm. 15 amp draw rating (1875 watts).
$42.00 -
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.
$8.50 -
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.
$2.40 -
Waterers and Accessories
Water Protector
Item #540352 -Use this all natural additive to keep your poultry and livestock waterer systems clean.
$13.50 -
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.
$32.50 -
Treatments
CocciAid 9.6% Oral Solution, gallon
Item #888079 -Water-soluble treatment for coccidiosis in chickens, turkeys and laying hens. One gallon.
$71.00
-
Waterers and Accessories
Horizontal Nipple, each
Item #530024 -Water nipples for chickens, ducks and other poultry. Side-facing with drip-catch design to reduce moisture build-up in the coop.
$1.20 -
Waterers and Accessories
Replacement Cord - Type A (for units sold before Dec 2021)
Item #5300222 -Detachable 16 ft grounded electrical cord for Premier’s Heated Poultry Waterer. 110V.
$15.21 -
Waterers and Accessories
Replacement Cord - Type B (for units sold after Dec 2021)
Item #5300225 -Detachable 16 ft grounded electrical cord for Premier’s Heated Poultry Waterer. 110V.
$15.21
Write a Review
You must be logged in to leave a review. Please sign in.
Clara C from Indiana
Love this poultry waterer! I put mine on top of a kitty litter bucket and it is just the right height for the chickens. They learned right away on how to use it. All I did was tap the nipples and let them see the water and they came over and drank from it with no problem! It keeps the water clean with the locking lid. You can hang it too but the bucket worked better for me. I highly recommend! Very well made.
Eric D from Vermont
This is one of the best Premier 1 products, ever. With a little effort (train them on the little red screw-in cups) you can train your entire flock to use the nipples and then the birds learn from each other. Even our turkeys have figured it out. I like this so much I use these waterers year-round. Set the bucket on a cinder block and *don’t* lock the lid; otherwise it’s impossible to get off in freezing temperatures. The nipples eventually will leak, which is why several replacement nipples are included. Keep an eye out for leakage and replace nipples as necessary. The heater tends not to last forever, which is par for the course as far as heated watering devices go. When a bucket fails outside of warranty, I just write “No Heat” on it and use it in the summer instead. So even in death, these buckets still pull their weight.
James T from New York
This is the 3rd waterer I have purchased from Premier. This one is going to a new flock of pullets. I have two others with my hen flock that I purchased last fall. I had good results with them keeping fresh water for my hens all winter. They did not freeze at all in a mobile hen-mobile with a wire floor. The birds learn to drink from them within a day after switching them to the new waterer.
One issue I had was tripping the ground fault circuit interrupter because of water wicking up into the base from the water that collected on the bucket I used for a stand. I put a spacer to create a gap and the problem was solved.
Otherwise a very nice waterer that is easy to fill, economical to operate and keeps clean fresh water available no matter how cold it was outside.
Sam M from Kansas
So far we are impressed. We noticed that there was a little frost on the upper edges of the tub on the inside. The water itself wasn't frozen but the inside of the tub wall had the frost. We will see how it does with the cold snap this week. I think all 3 of them will work just fine. The birds love them and no more poop in the water.
We have about 75 hens: 60 are 4 months old, and 15 are 3 years old. They have 2 of these waterers in their pen and we go 2 days between filling right now. Our rooster pen (~20 birds) must be filled daily. These are easy to fill though so it's not a big deal.
Andy M from Minnesota
Well it works, and chickens learn to use it easily, but heating element failed after year or so. Short in heating element. Not as durable as wanted, but also cannot find reasonable alternative, so buying another one. Hope this one does better.
