Heated waterer?

[Emily_loveschickens]

I was wondering if y'all recommend heated waterers? I am in zone 5b so it does get pretty darn cold! thanks!

 

[WIchickMama]

I use a heated dog bowl-works great, never froze and easy to clean. Bought right off Amazon, but I saw our local feed store carries some this year too

 

[SueT]

I use a heated dog bowl as well.

 

[Emily_loveschickens]

Thanks! The heated bowls seem cheaper as well.

 

[DobieLover]

Thanks! The heated bowls seem cheaper as well.

I've used a heated dog bowl but my rooster and two WLH hens got frostbite on their wattles because they would get wet when they got a drink and we had a really cold, cold snap.
I switched to this heated base fount waterer that I keep at chest height and it works great.
I'm also in zone 5b.

 

[rosemarythyme]

I use a heated horizontal nipple waterer with a removable cord. Once it's plugged in my watering routine doesn't change from the rest of the year.

 

[DickMidnight]

I use a heated horizontal nipple waterer with a removable cord. Once it's plugged in my watering routine doesn't change from the rest of the year.

link to this?

 

[rosemarythyme]

link to this?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/reviews/premier-1-heated-poultry-waterer.11903/

 

[Percheron chick]

I didn't use heated waterers for the first 7 years as my power options were rather suspect in their previous setup. I did the black rubber feed pan routine and it honestly wasn't a big deal. I moved and have heated horse waterers near the chickens and geese. Just built them a ramp to use one side of the fount. Still have the rubber feed pans but when they freeze solid they happily run over to the horses for a drink. I also ferment in the winter to get a little more water in them.

 

[wamtazlady]

My watering system is similar to rosemarythyme's except mine is home made. It uses a container, in my case it is a 14 gallon tote with lid, horizontal nipples, and a stock tank deicer that is rated for use in plastic. Mine works great for me as I'm a bit older and I am afraid to check on the chickens when it's below 0 with 18 inches of snow in the yard. The 14 gallons will last the chickens a good while or at least until I can get someone to check on the birds.