Heated chicken waterer?

[Ilovemychicks08]

I have been looking for a heated chicken waterer, don't know which one I should use. Is it better to use a heated waterer base or the actual heated waterer? Thank you in advance

 

[Alaskan]

I might try that one just unsure of them. I would hate for there to be a fire.

Whenever you use electric there is fire risk.


With that heater though, the only risk is at the plug.

Rig it up so birds can't knock it out of the plug, or make it loose.

The risk is pulling the plug out just a little, and then something flammable getting into the gap.

I duct tape all plug to plug connections and rig up plug to outlet connections so that risk is as close to nil as possible.

 

[mamajos]

I use a 5 gallon bucket with horizontal nipples year round. In freezing weather I put a stock tank heater in it. Works great all winter and lows get -25°F to -30°F at the coldest here typically.

 

[mamajos]

This is a pic of the heater I use, you can get 150w or 250w. Both are good. I got mine at Amazon, and I’ve gotten them at Fleet Farm. (I’m in Minnesota).

 

[RoyalChick]

Premier's is also fully opaque, which was something I specifically wanted to eliminate algae growth inside the bucket, if that's a consideration for anyone.

I have a longer review posted for the Premier one on here under "Reviews" if you want more detailed pros/cons on it.

I like the look of the Premier 1 but I already got the Farm Innovator one. I will go Premier 1 when I need to replace the one I have.

 

[rosemarythyme]

The Premier 1 has 4.5 stars and 299 reviews. The Farm Innovators has just under 3 stars with 63 reviews.

I bet the Premier 1 is probably worth the extra $17. Plus shipping, of course.

I have the heated pet water bowl that I got at TSC. I'm thinking of getting a second heated waterer, and don't know if I want the Premier 1 or another bowl. IIRC, the bowl was $40.

Premier's is also fully opaque, which was something I specifically wanted to eliminate algae growth inside the bucket, if that's a consideration for anyone.

I have a longer review posted for the Premier one on here under "Reviews" if you want more detailed pros/cons on it.

 

[wamtazlady]

I use a system like mamajos except I use a 14 gallon tote with lid instead of a bucket. Only needs refilled every couple weeks with just 6 chickens. It's been as cold as -26 F and the water stayed thawed. I use this stock tank deicer.

 

[3KillerBs]

I'm thinking of getting this: https://www.premier1supplies.com/p/heated-poultry-waterer?cat_id=141

Debating if the extra cost is worth it once I include the value of my time and buying a good-quality deicer.

 

[Ilovemychicks08]

I don't like the ones like that I'm thinking about getting the water heated base.

I'm thinking of getting this: https://www.premier1supplies.com/p/heated-poultry-waterer?cat_id=141

Debating if the extra cost is worth it once I include the value of my time and buying a good-quality deicer.

 

[wamtazlady]

I was wondering if anybody has used one of these.
https://www.farmandfleet.com/produc...4fT3ZqBRz7fElt1jD4MMQh7iuyku27EBoCdwcQAvD_BwE

No I haven't tried that one. I have never had any luck with that type of waterer. When I tried using one it leaked all the water out in a matter of an hour or so. That type of waterer has to be kept perfectly level or it does not work correctly.