Heated Poultry Waterer
Provides clean, unfrozen water to the flock year-round. Internal heater keeps water flowing in temperatures as low as -20°F. Detachable cord for non-winter use.
Benefits:
- 3 gallon capacity
- Secure, interlocking lid
- Heavy-duty handle for carrying and hanging
- Recessed drip-catch nipples
- Improved! Hinged quick-fill cap is just the right size for a garden hose. Refill without removing the lid!
Perfect for Novice Poultry Keepers
Premier’s Heated Waterer Kit bundles everything you need to keep fresh water available for your birds and off the coop floor.
Instructions/Diagrams:
Waterer Comparison Chart 
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
- Handle can be used for both carrying and hanging
- Detachable 16' electrical cord for 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. Note: Water in the basin does NOT get hot, nor even warm. Rather, the thermostat keeps the water from freezing.
- BPA free plastic
- Ducks can drink from this waterer, though we periodically offer water in a rubber pan so they can submerge their heads
Refill without removing the lid!
Customers love our Heated Poultry Waterer, but they don’t love fiddling with the lid when it’s really cold. (We don’t either!)So we’ve added a hinged quick-fill cap. It’s just the right size for a garden hose or watering can. With a glance you can also check the water level. Quick-fill lid fits all Heated Poultry Waterers sold since 2019.
For folks that don’t need to worry about frozen water, look to the 3-Season Poultry Waterer. It’s a reliable top-fill waterer with many of the best-in-class features found in our heated version.
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.
- Quick-fill opening in lid measures 2" wide narrowing to 1.375"
- Add a hanging scale for quickly checking the water level
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.
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
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Waterers and Accessories
Heated Poultry Waterer Kit
Item #5300227 -All-season chicken waterer system that enables you monitor water levels and keep drips in check, even in the winter.
$75.00 -
Waterers and Accessories
Horizontal Nipple – Red, 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
Hanging Scale
Item #887501 -Analog hanging scale. 50 lb capacity. Easy-to-read gauge indicates reservoir level of Premier’s Heated Poultry Waterer.
$4.20 -
Wire Panels and Accessories
3/16" dia. Braided Cord, 8 ft
Item #965410 -Braided nylon cord for general utility 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.
$2.00 -
Waterers and Accessories
FlockLeader™ Thrive™, 8 oz
Item #540331 -Research-backed backyard poultry supplements for daily maintenance to whole flock rejuvenation. Probiotics are tailored to each flock.
$16.00 -
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.
$32.50 -
Buckets and Troughs
Rubber Pan (without handles), 3 gallon
Item #999610 -Rubber feeding and watering pan for livestock. Flexible and sturdy through decades of use. 3 and 6.5 gallons.
$12.00
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Waterers, De-icers and Heated Buckets
Replacement Lid with Quick-fill Cap
Item #530025 -Reliable heated poultry waterer for all seasons. Top-fill design with dense lid insulation prevents heat escape. 3 gallon capacity.
$18.00 -
Waterers and Accessories
Horizontal Nipple – Red, 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 -
Waterers and Accessories
Replacement Plug Cover - Type B (for units sold after Dec 2021)
Item #5300226 -Detachable 16 ft grounded electrical cord for Premier’s Heated Poultry Waterer. 110V.
$3.62
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Debi T from New Hampshire
So far so good, had it for 1 week. Keeps the water clean and is easy to refill.
Marie-Claude F from Alaska
I purchased this waterer less than a year ago, in October 2023, and it quit working in January 2023. I went out to the run to refill it I found the water inside had completely frozen. I unplugged the unit and brought it inside the heated garage to thaw out and cleaned it. I tested it in another outlet inside the house and still no heat. I liked the waterer before it stopped working, my chicken didn’t have any issue learning to use it.
Shannon S from Missouri
This was an excellent upgrade! I have used these heated waterers for a few years and winter with the old lid could be a little bit trying, but this new lid makes filling much easier.
Barbara D from Colorado
This is by far the best nipple waterer I have ever purchased! I am sure it will last longer than the previous two that I have used. Customer service has been great, couldn’t ask for more.
Renae S from Minnesota
I am glad I waited several months before writing my review, as although I really like this waterer and it works really well..until it breaks. I bought my first waterer in June 2023. I trained all my birds to use this, and it was pretty easy to do. I liked it so much I bought two more in November 2023. Then I bought the upgraded covers. So I am over $200 into these waterers. Fast forward to February 2024, when one of my waterers stopped working. Turns out the cord had come off of the unit. Upon further inspection, I realized the housing around the plug had cracked and it would no longer stay plugged in. I emailed customer service, as I have been a long time customer, bought many (expensive) things over the years, and they have always worked with me. I was told there was no fix for this issue and I would need a new waterer. Since the unit was only 4 months old, I asked if it was covered under the 1 year warranty. I am told it is not, because the warranty is only for "manufacturer defects". (which is totally not specified in the warranty) My recommendation is that unless you can put this unit somewhere stationery, where it cannot be moved (by your birds), don't bother or you too can have a completely useless item to clutter the landfill. (that is still under warranty but not covered, which means there is no warranty!!!)
Customer feedback is important to us. We will continue to look for ways to improve the waterer (e.g. adding replaceable parts). As designed today, the 110V cord is replaceable, but not the receptacle.
