Quality Heated Waterer

[Hivoltage]

I have been reading threads on here and cant find a quality heated waterer for a dozen hens. The one I bought is terrible. I have to turn it upside down to fill it, the fill plug is a rubber stopper that just pushes in, fills the water ring clear to the top, if I even look at it it spills. Cord is on the bottom, if it is tilts even a tiny bit it will empty itself which is easy when the cord is cold and stiff. I know it is leaking or chickens are banging it and slopping water all over their bedding which is no good in winter. Thinking of a nipple one maybe. What you all using? I dont want to cobble something up and no light bulbs or heat lamps. I do have electric in the coop! Thanks

 

[SueT]

I use a heated dog bowl for 9 chickens. It has high sides and is on blocks so they don't kick stuff into it. It holds a gallon, and has lasted for years.

 

[Frazzemrat1]

I use this heater in my 5 gal bucket.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TZ5A8I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Sipplchicks]

I use a heated dog bowl for 9 chickens. It has high sides and is on blocks so they don't kick stuff into it. It holds a gallon, and has lasted for years.
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Have one 2 and love it!!!

 

[ChickenGirl555]

THIS BOWL is close to @SueT 's bowl but it holds a little more. It works great, has a peck-proof cord and works wonderfully with my 8 chickens, but could also handle 12. It keeps water un-frozen even in 5F Wisconsin weather! Plus it's a better price than other ~specific~ chicken waterers.

 

[Hivoltage]

I figured an open dog bowl would get knocked over or filled up with crap daily.

 

[SueT]

I figured an open dog bowl would get knocked over or filled up with crap daily.

Well they can't tip a bowl that has a wider bottom than top, and they don't poop in it...you're not talking about ducks are you? That might be a different story....

 

[Hivoltage]

Well they can't tip a bowl that has a wider bottom than top, and they don't poop in it...you're not talking about ducks are you? That might be a different story....
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Good point !!! That sure is easier to clean and fill than the POS I have now !! Might give it a try!

 

[SueT]

If they're kicking and scratching a lot of debris, you can get it higher up on blocks to keep it clean.

 

[ChickenGirl555]

I figured an open dog bowl would get knocked over or filled up with crap daily.

The one I recommended is too big and if filled with water it is very sturdy and can barely be moved. Chickens don't like to 'swim' like ducks. They would only poop in it if it was placed under a roost. Also the one I recommended is tall and hasn't gotten shavings in it.