Heated Poultry Waterer
In essence, it’s a proven, heated 2.25 gal bucket with our own insulated lid and 3 special recessed nipples. (Nipples are a drip-catch design.)
Waterer cannot hang.
- Top-fill
- No messy trough
- Water is always clean
- Unique insulated cover
- Low electrical consumption
Instructions/Diagrams:
Waterer Comparison Chart 
Common Uses
Specs
- Capacity: 2.25 gal (9 qt)
- Size: 11"H, 9" dia
- Suited for: adults
- Number of birds: 26
- Waterfowl: yes
- Can it hang: no
- 50-watt heater
- 6 ft protected electrical cord
Benefits
- Coned lid to prevent birds from sitting on the waterer and soiling the water
- Bucket includes heavy-duty carry handle (not for hanging)
- Built-in thermostat turns 50-watt heating element on at 40°F and off at 60°F
How to Use
Set the waterer so the nipples are just above head height—the birds should stretch up slightly to drink.
Handle is used to carry the bucket (unplugged) to and from a hydrant for filling. Some may find the bucket handle fits too loosely underneath the lid. For a better fit, gently squeeze the top of the bucket inward while attaching the lid. The lid will snap into place over the handle.
Chickens will take to the nipple drinkers more readily when there is no other water source available. We recommend removing your current waterer and placing the new waterer in the same location. Then, bring a bird’s beak directly to the nipple drinker and flick/activate the nipple to demonstrate the new water source.
Precautions
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Cheryl K from Colorado
Works great!
Carol L from Midwest
It is not cold enough, yet, to properly test this heated water container but I am a strong believer in being prepared. It looks as if it should suit my needs. The bottom is designed to be held on with screws but the screws were mis-drilled and completely missed the second part. This caused the bottom to easily come off. This was no real problem, as I used it as an excuse to take it apart and check all the working inside parts before re-drilling and setting the bottom base back on properly. The heating portions look as if they are sufficiently designed and constructed to do the job. The nipples are oddly shaped for a typical threaded application but, these too, can be easily modified if so desired in the future. This appears to be an adequate product that should allow me to build the water system I wish for my chickens this coming frigid winter.
Richard B from Wyoming
What a difference! I was using a bucket before. Had to constantly change the water and clean it as the chickens were always making a mess of it. Now I just have to add fresh water about every other day. The chickens took to the nipples right a way. No issues there. It is warm so I'll have to wait until winter again to see how the heater works.
Jennifer P from Wisconsin
I rarely write reviews, but I have to for this one. Changed my chicken care routine dramatically. No more cleaning out gross chicken waterers all winter! Just fill it up, put the top on, place it on a stand/bucket, and plug it in. Chickens caught on how to use it within a day. Easy, easy. Spend the $ and buy this one. Well made.
Tina K from Pennsylvania
After flipping, filling & spilling for the last 5 years, I can't believe how easy it is to water the chickens now! We set this on a cinder block, filled it, plugged it in & it was ready to go. I snatched up a couple of chickens, held their beaks to the spout, and the rest of the chickens caught on. The cord is long and covered with a metal protection coil. The lid is designed to prevent roosting. It holds over 2 gallons of water. I read some reviews about the lid & they almost kept me from purchasing this. There is nothing wrong with the lid! It doesn't look like it will snap on, but it does. Push it down and it will snap over the metal handle. Seriously, nothing is wrong with the lid design & it does stay in place. We plan to use this, unplugged, in the summer also because it is such a good product.
