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Heated Poultry Waterer

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (408) Read reviews »

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

  • Heated Poultry Waterer (cord included), 3 gal

    Item #530022 | Weight 6.30 lbs
    Back-ordered: Expected on 07/12/2023
    $62.00
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Benefits
A reliable Heated Poultry Waterer for all seasons.

  • 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.

UL Listed

How to Use
Simply fill the bucket and lock the top in place. Either hang with a snap clip or braided cord, or place the waterer on a cinder block or 3.5 gal bucket.

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:

  1. Remove all other sources of water. Place the new nipple waterer in the old waterer’s location.
  2. 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.)
  3. Place a sunflower seed in the drip trough. When the bird pecks at the seed, it will discover the new water source.
  4. 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
We recommend placing this waterer in the coop and protected from wind. The water and nipples may freeze if exposed to direct wind.

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
Leaking nipples? As a test, fill up the bucket and keep it away from the birds to determine if the waterer is leaking. If the unit is still leaking when it is not being used, please contact us for replacement nipples.

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.

Type A Male Receptacle on Bucket
Female Plug on Detachable Cord

Warranty
1 year warranty

Accessories
Replacement Parts
Reviews (408)
Average Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.5 out of 5
Number of reviews: 408 customers reviewed this product.
Recommended: 367 out of 408 said they would recommend this product to a friend.

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This waterer does its job well—which is providing access to fresh, clean, unfrozen water during winter. Nothing fancy. We find it best to set on a cinderblock so the nipples are at about head high for the majority of the flock (lower if bantams are mixed in). We have used these waterers in temps as low as -20°F (in the coop and protected from wind). The integrated lid handle is useful for carrying water from a hydrant or for hanging the waterer in the coop.
Heated Poultry Waterer
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I am using this waterer for our ducks until they can get out to forage. They took to it very quickly. I also give them extra water with their fermented grains. Sure makes chores much easier... I fill it about every 3 days. I have six 6-week old Silver Appleyard and six 3-week old Welsh Harlequin that have been drinking form the nipples since they were a week old. I look forward to using it in the winter to avoid freezing water!

Heated Poultry Waterer
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I was really impressed with the quality of the waterer. It is very durable and was easy to install. My flock learned very quickly how to use it, within a few hours of it being in place. My only critique is it would be great if the next version had some kind of door on the lid to make filling it while in place possible.

Heated Poultry Waterer
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Solid construction. Quick delivery. It appears the issues related to the top have been addressed. All good. My 7 week old pullets still do not seem strong enough to fully depress the pins to release the most amount of water, and knocking it side to side does not seem to do the trick. Hopefully, once they are bigger and stronger, they will learn how to get more water out of it. The day I trained them to use it and a few days later when one knocked over their normal waterer and they had only the Premier 1 all day, they were all darn thirsty by the time I got home from work.

Heated Poultry Waterer
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

We’ve used this waterer for a few years now. It did a good job of keeping clean water available to the chickens through out the day in winter unlike previous methods we’ve used. The lids would freeze due to condensation, but would open with a good tap. My biggest concern is the heater element recently burned up the unit melting through the bottom and nearly started a fire in the floor bedding.

Heated Poultry Waterer
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

So far, I really like this waterer. I can keep it inside the coop without adding humidity in the cold months and it hasn’t frozen up yet and the water stays clean!