Heated Poultry Waterer
New design! 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
Now available!
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
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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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.
$1.25 -
Handling Equipment
Snap Clip, Zinc Plated
Item #965405 -Use to connect wire panels and hang poultry waterers and feeders.
$2.68 -
Handling Equipment
Snap Clip, Stainless Steel
Item #965406 -Use to connect wire panels and hang poultry waterers and feeders.
$7.00 -
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.
$7.50 -
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.
$2.00 -
Waterers and Accessories
Water Protector
Item #540352 -Use this all natural additive to keep your poultry and livestock waterer systems clean.
$10.00 -
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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Holly C from Indiana
This item keeps the water unfrozen in the midwest winters. The chickens learned pretty fast how to use it after showing a couple. Also no mess on the lid because the hanging waterer prevents chickens from roosting on it.
Teri D from Michigan
Great waterer, we have had some below freezing weather already and so far no frozen water and the chickens were so easy to take to the nipple system and the best part is I love that the water is always clean and fresh for my birds. The bucket is of great quality and the cord is very nice and long. So glad I invested in this bucket.
Margaret M from North Carolina
So far so good! Took my chickens a little while to figure it out but it has not frozen despite freezing weather.
Dawn C from New Hampshire
I love this. No more messy water that they would somehow manage to foul. It was 3° this morning and no frozen water. Only took once teaching about 6 of our 20 birds and they got it. I would highly recommend. Excellent service from Premier1, as always.
Janice N from New York
So far this is working well. Lowest temp so far around 18 and water in rubber dish and non-heated nipple feeders was frozen this was flowing freely. The nipples are slightly different than the ones I already own and one does seem like it wants to drip but all in all a very good product. Only negative I had was the price point and high shipping cost. Still better than dealing with frozen water every day.
