I hate my new waterer

[Sefirothe]

https://a.co/d/g0YZ3Rp
This is what I use year round.

Seconding this one. Im on my 2nd winter with this one. It stays out in the run, but sheltered from wind by the side of the shed.

We got down to 11F last night with no issues with the waterer.

In the summer I just disconnect the power cord and put the little cap on the plug on the waterer.

 

[RobertaD1]

Ok. Yes, I used to have one. I must have thrown the base away.
But don’t you still fill the top and then flip the whole thing over? And it’s not very big, right?

No, just twist the top off, then fill. It's in 2 pieces. Then put the top back on with the slot over the post, give it a slight twist, then move on!

 

[wantedman66]

I’m so excited to get finally electricity to my coop. It was quite a process (lots of trench digging!). I went out to purchase a heated waterer because we went out of town for 2 days. Oh my gosh. It’s the worst!
You take off the top, fill the container then put on the bottom and quickly flip it over, hoping it’s attached correctly. But often it’s not and it opens up and spills 3 gallons on your feet. Also, if it’s not perfectly flat, it continues to pour out. I’m going to work on hanging it today but I’ll have to buy some chain for that.
There is also a plug in the bottom but then you’d have to unplug and carry the whole thing and then still tip it right side up.

Before, I have 5 gallon buckets that I used nipples for. I love it but the nipples freeze after the chickens get their water. I’m not sure how to keep it melted even with electricity.

Please help me find the perfect solution for our northern vermont climate. Lows can be -20 but are typically 0-20° F
I do travel for work and I’m happy to change out water often but sometimes that just isn’t an option.

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I bought one of those metal heater bases they sell on Amazon , it works great and I've had it for years. It turns on automatically when the temp goes below 32°. I bought a plastic 5 gallon waterer from tractor supply and it fits perfectly on the base , you don't have to turn it over. You just screw on a cap on the bottom and then unscrew the lid , it works great and I've had it for years also....

 

[Lulu-vt]

I bought one of those metal heater bases they sell on Amazon , it works great and I've had it for years. It turns on automatically when the temp goes below 32°. I bought a plastic 5 gallon waterer from tractor supply and it fits perfectly on the base , you don't have to turn it over. You just screw on a cap on the bottom and then unscrew the lid , it works great and I've had it for years also....

Does it have nipples?

 

[BigBlueHen53]

I bought one of those metal heater bases they sell on Amazon , it works great and I've had it for years. It turns on automatically when the temp goes below 32°. I bought a plastic 5 gallon waterer from tractor supply and it fits perfectly on the base , you don't have to turn it over. You just screw on a cap on the bottom and then unscrew the lid , it works great and I've had it for years also....

Picture?

 

[wantedman66]

No it's a regular waterer

 

[wantedman66]

Picture?

 

[wantedman66]

Picture?

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Thanks, I meant the waterer.

 

[wantedman66]

Thanks, I meant the waterer.

Oh sorry my bad , I'll send you a pic