We bought this when our water started freezing inside our coop. It was the only one we could find. I thought it was a good deal, until my husband complained every time he had to fill it. You have to turn it upside down, when it is 10 degrees outside, you hate to spill water on your gloves, pants, etc. He used it for two winters. It spent the last winter in the coop "loft"!! Not worth the dollars to use it! You can make your own heated waterer for less money that is easier to use!! This review is for the heated version of the LG 3 Gallon Waterer!!