A chicken waterer, as the name suggests, is a device that holds water for your flock to drink from.

Well, it is not as basic as it sounds. Selecting a chicken waterer can be a tricky job and requires some thoughtful research. One cannot simply go and buy a waterer right away, without gathering any prior knowledge about the same.

The buyer needs to consider many factors before buying a waterer for their flock. For one, the waterer should be designed in a way that it cannot be tipped over by the chickens, which would otherwise lead to a mess!

Secondly, it should be free from catching any kind of dirt from the surroundings, so that your flock always gets access to safe and clean drinking water. Dirty or unhygienic water is often the cause of many diseases.

These, plus a few more points are required to be kept in mind before buying a chicken waterer, so that you can provide the best for your flock. Check out our reviews of the 7 best chicken waterers of 2020, and select the one that would suit you and your flock the most!

Royal Rooster Chicken Poultry Twin Waterer 

This waterer is European-made and is completely mess-free. It gives your chickens and ducks clean and algae free water. There is no worry of evaporation or spillage.

These are easy to fill and do not require any training on the part of the flock to learn how to use them. It is quite basic and your flock will start using it right away. It has valve operated cups that are automatically replenished as the water level goes down.

It is UV resistant and has a sleek design that is 20” tall, 5” wide and 5”deep and has the capacity to hold up to 1 gallon of water, so it doesn’t need to be refilled very frequently. It can be easily hooked on to a wall or mesh with its 2 aluminum brackets.

Features

1. European-made design.
2. Non-evaporative.
3. Algae-free water.
4. Easy to use by chickens and ducks.
5. Easy to fill.
6. Holds up to 1 gallon of water.
7. Doesn’t need to be filled frequently.
8. UV resistant.
9. 2 aluminum brackets.

Overall Ratings– 4/5 stars.

RentACoop PVC Twin Cup Chicken Waterer

This is a 2 gallon waterer that can be used differently in the summers and in the winters. For summers, it has 2 auto-filled cups for use. For winters, it has 2 horizontal freeze proof nipples for the chickens to drink water from.

It is algae-proof and doesn’t let slime to settle on the water so that your birds are provided with fresh and clean water all year round. It can easily be installed on to wood with the help of the screws provided, and it can also be hung by the metal hooks provided.

It is recommended for poultry that is 12 weeks and above in age, since the younger ones would face a few issues while using it.

Features

1. Holds 2 gallons water.
2. Have separate summer and winter apparatus according to convenience.
3. Algae-proof.
4. Clean and fresh water.
5. Comes with screws that can be used to install it on wood.
6. Also has metal hooks for hanging purpose.
7. It doesn’t need to be filled very often.

Overall Ratings– 4.5/5 stars.

Love My Barnyard Backyard Chicken Poultry Waterer

The manufacturer claims it to be the world’s cleanest waterer! It is 100% stainless steel, which does make it a lot more healthier than galvanized metals. It is large and holds 1.3 gallon water.

No plastic is used in this product hence it makes it lesser prone to bacterial risks. It comes with a steel handle, that makes it so much more easier to carry.

It is easy to clean and its wide mouth lid makes it easier to rinse properly. It comes with 3 drinker nipples, plus a spare one. It also has drinker cups so that you can easily exchange the design of the waterer according to what your chickens like the best.

Features

1. Clean and safe.
2. Made of 100% stainless steel.
3. Holds 1.3 gallon water.
4. Has a handle that can be used to carry the waterer or hang it.
5. Easy to clean because of its wide mouth lid.
6. Comes with a spare drinker nipple.
7. It has an interchangeable design- can be changed between drinker nipples and drinker cups.
8. Algae-free.

Overall Ratings– 3.7/5 stars.

Harris Farms 1000310 Poultry Drinker

This waterer supplies your chicken with fresh and clean water throughout the day, and is also algae-free. It has a hinged lid that can be easily handled by the buyer and be used to fill in water easily.

It is made from BPA free plastic and ensures the health of your dear feathered friends. It is totally mess-free due to its unique design and cannot be tipped over by a chicken or a duck. It holds as much as 4 gallons of water so that you don’t have to think about refilling it every few days.

Its cups can easily be twisted for cleaning purposes and it also comes with a few extra cups for larger flocks. It is ideal for as many as 24 birds and ensures them clean and hygienic water.

Features

1. Hinged lid for easy filling purpose.
2. Made from safe components and does not harm the health of the birds.
3. Mess- free.
4. Holds 4 gallons of water.
5. Doesn’t need to be refilled frequently.
6. Comes with extra feeding cups for larger flock.
7. Cups can be twisted.
8. Is perfect for 24 birds.

Overall Ratings– 4.1/5 stars.

5 Gallon Chicken Waterer by Coop Feeder

This chicken waterer by Coop Feeder is made from 100% food grade and is completely BPA free plastic, which means it gives you flock hygienic and fresh water to drink. It holds 5 gallons of water so you don’t have to keep refilling the waterer every now and then.

It has horizontal nipples which prevent the ground from getting wet, thus it doesn’t create any mess. It is a ready to use product and doesn’t need to be set up. It has a removable lid thus making the water filling process easier. It also allow the buyer to clean the product thoroughly.

It doesn’t allow debris and dirt to get stuck on it and has a no-roost cone so that the lid of the waterer is always clean.

Features

1. BPA free plastic.
2. Safe and hygienic water for your flock.
3. Holds 5 gallon water.
4. Doesn’t need to be refilled for at least 10 days.
5. Horizontal nipples which prevents creating a mess.
6. Removable lid.
7. Easy cleaning and filling.
8. Doesn’t allow debris.
9. No-roost cone.

Overall Ratings- 4.4/5 stars.

K&H Pet Products Thermo-Poultry Waterer

This waterer is specially designed to provide your chickens with warm water even during winters. It holds up to 2.5 gallon of water and is easy to fill and doesn’t require frequent refilling.

Its unique shape eliminates roosting and does not allow any debris or dirt to settle down with the help of its water filter ring. It has a handle that makes carrying the waterer an easy task and also avoids spilling of water.

It can store warm water and keep it warm for a long period of time. But, it also comes in a non-heated version, that can be used during summers.

Features

1. Holds 2.5 gallon water.
2. Doesn’t require to be filled frequently.
3. Shape eliminates roosting.
4. Debris-free.
5. Water filter ring.
6. No-roost cap.
7. No spill cap.
8. No metal parts to rust.
9. BPA free.
10. Heated version is 60 Watts.

Overall Ratings- 3.8/5 stars.

Farm Innovators HB-60P Heated 2 Gallon Poultry Drinker

This waterer easily allows your chicken to drink fresh and clean water all year round. It has a handle that can be used to carry it easily or to hang it. It can also be placed on the ground.

It has 3 side mounted nipples, that can easily accommodate up to 15 chickens. These are freeze-free so that your chickens are provided with warm water throughout the year. It has an easily removable lid that enables easy filling and cleaning.

It is translucent, so that you can see the level of water and refill it accordingly whenever required. It holds 2.25 gallons of water. It uses 60 watt power to keep the water in it warm.

Features

1. 3 mounted nipples on 3 sides.
2. Can accommodate 15 chickens.
3. Anti-freeze.
4. Easily removable lid.
5. Can be refilled easily.
6. Easy to carry handle.
7. Holds 2.25 gallons of water.
8. Translucent.
9. 60 watt power.

Overall Ratings– 4.5/5 stars.

Frequently Asked Questions

Buyer’s Guide

There are many types of chicken waterers available in the market. You need to select one that ensures your flock’s health, while providing them adequate water throughout the day.

The first thing to keep in mind is the material of the waterer. It can either be plastic or galvanized metal. Both of them have their own pros and cons. While galvanized metal prevents the growth of algae, plastic waterers are easier to carry and lightweight.

One should also check the strength and rigidity of the waterer. Ideally, it should be such that it cannot be tipped over by a chicken. Otherwise, a huge mess would be created and would just increase your work.

The buyer should also make sure that the lid of the waterer is airtight so that no dirt or germs can enter the water and hence cause any kind of health issues to your flock.

Summary

We know that your feathered friends are too special for you and you want the best for them. Trust me, we do too!

So, select a chicken waterer from our reviewed products and make sure that your chicken has access to clean and fresh water, and drinks germ-free water.

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