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
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
- Supplied with 6 horizontal nipples. Replacement nipples sold under accessories tab above
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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2019 New Products
Horizontal Nipples
Item #530024 -Water nipples for chickens, ducks and other poultry. Side-facing with drip-catch to reduce moisture build-up in the coop.
$1.00 -
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.
$7.50 -
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.
$10.25 -
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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Dale G from Michigan
Our chicks took to the mechanism quite readily, with some initial coaching. I haven't seen the older chickens use it, though we're expecting they will learn from the young ones. It's been a good solution for us, so far. We haven't had the opportunity yet to use the heating element, but we appreciate the removable cord (though it becomes susceptible to mis-placing!). The unit is very sturdy and we've had no problem with opening/closing the top. For application in a corner, however, the two lateral nipples would be better placed closer to the central nipple, the three nipples spanning 160 degrees, rather than 180.
Debra M from Maine
I gave the Heated Poultry Waterer 4 stars because I have not tried it in winter time yet. I do like that I can take the cord off for the summer and that the cord is nice and long to be able to keep it up away from the birds. It is easy to fill and my birds took to it immediately since they use a Hen Hydrator outside during the summer. A couple clicks to show them where it was and they took it from there. I have mine on an upside down 5 gallon bucket.
Deborah T from Colorado
I have chicks that are about 5 weeks old and was worried they wouldn't take to this waterer. But after about 5 minutes of putting little pieces of fresh corn on the lips and tapping the metal rods, the chicks figured out that water came out! Of course, only one chick needed to figure it out and then the rest were all in on it. The only thing I'd like changed is to have a strip of clear plastic running up the side so I can see how much water is in it (like on my coffee maker). I'll see how the heater does next winter.
Thomas F from New York
I bought this water heater 4 years ago. It has performed flawlessly. We have very cold winters here in central NY. The coldest night was -35 degrees and I had no ice in the bucket. Great product. Highly recommend.
Jim I from New York
Great product. Young chicks learned real quick how to use it. Easy to clean.
