Premier 1 Heated Poultry Waterer

I have 2 of these units (older and newer). Initially I loved them.

• During the first winter, water did not freeze in the one located inside the coop. However, water did freeze in the one located in the Run. When I called the company, they said it had to be protected from the elements. They have since updated their website to reflect this requirement.
• The lid freezes and is difficult to remove. I started adding oil oil so it twists easier.
• Plug is tricky to line up correctly to the unit. This is tough, especially in cold weather when you need to detach, clean it, and reattach.

For the amount each unit cost, I expect it to last for many years, not fail after 1 season. I have other nipple waterers, but not heated ones, I was hoping these would be reliable. Unfortunately, that is not the case and I would not recommend this unit.

You may want to read the reviews on the Premier 1 website. Many recent reviews mention frozen water and nipples.
Reviews

I recommend looking at another (cheaper) alternative.

To start, the build quality is fantastic. The walls are thick and the top is insulated. It worked flawlessly down to 15F. I'm guessing the power cord is 8-10ft, so it can actually reach the outlet.

They included a flip top for easy filling, but it's too dark for me to see the current water level (I have a covered run). When you wash the top, you need to remove the single screw and disassemble to be able to dry the interior of the lid. I'm concerned mold is a potential otherwise. Lastly, the included nipples tend to leak. Better to add a small gasket.

The lid is also insulated, which can help to keep the heat inside of the bucket. That being said, you don’t have to worry about your chickens having cold water over time. There’s also a heavy-duty handle to keep the waterer from falling if it’s hung. (best chicken waterer)