Many of you are asking for a waterer that will work during freezing temps. Here is one that is tested in the cold weather of Minnesota! I hope this helps!
Toilet brushes are the best for scrubbing stuff out on the farm! We use the same. Sounds like a good waterer. I agree cheap handle and wouldn’t chance hanging it. Waterers are made so cheaply these days so thanks for the review!
I've seen some really cheap items over the years. The only thing that looks flimsy is the handle. I never use the handle when full. Thanks for watching Lisa. I'll be catching up on vids. We've been gone for nine days in Puerto Rico! Fully recharged and ready to go!!
It really does last and last, even in -25f weather! Thanks for watching Heather! I'll be getting caught up on vides soon. Holly and I have been away on vacation and headed home today. Cheers!
Man yeah Mr Rich!! Great review!! Almost a must in your area for sure!! We are late summer again for 2 weeks now 71-78 🤦🤦 Have a great day my friend!! 😁😁👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
This is a must in our area. I'm writing this as I start to head home. Holly and I have been relaxing in the heat of Puerto Rico for nine days! We're relaxed and ready to get back to the cold! Cheers Nelson!
You need to be their spokesperson. Two thumbs up from Rich would sell a million of them. We don't really have much need for heaters down here. Every once in a while it will get cold enough to freeze the water, but very seldom.
This is more of a review for those of us who you would call "Yankees!" We need to have these plugged in for about four months each winter. Cheers Chuck & Blinda!!
My friend’s use the same waterer for both of their flocks of chickens. They love it. I have limited experience with them when I’ve taken care of their farm. They’re nice. And they use a toilet brush to clean theirs too. We use the Premiere One 3 Gallon heated waterer. I loved it so much that I bought a second one at the hatchery. They’re around $80 each online (so yes…more expensive). But you can put ice water in them in the summer and it keeps it cold all day. So it’s a two in one. So that’s what we use.
@@TheOldSwedesFarm I need to edit. So it’s $62 plus shipping and tax, so they end up around $80 in the end. It was cheaper to buy it at the hatchery in Ohio.
Is there a small crack or hole in the clear part? Is the hole on the very bottom plugged? It needs a vacuum to hold it in. If there is a place for air to get in, it won't seal correctly. If everything looks perfect, and it is still leaking, I would reach out to the manufacturer. Keep us posted on the outcome. Good luck Elizabeth.
Thanks for doing this. So far, I am just dumping the frozen blocks of water out of our rubber tubs a couple times a day and refilling, but I really need to upgrade 😁
You will love this upgrade. We have too many girls. I don't want them to be without water at night, should they need it. You will love these. We sure do. Thanks for watching Jennifer! Keep us posted how these work!
Thank you for this review and information. I've been tempted to get it. But I have had some problems with some of the "twist" shut containers being too hard for my hands to turn open and shut. Then I have a container that I can't use properly. I have been looking at this one though...so I'm glad to see more about it.
I don't think you'd have any issues with opening or closing this. You can always turn it over and fill it through the hole in the bottom too. Clean it occasionally and you'd be good. Have a great day Dawn!
With the number of gals you have, find something that you don't have to fill several times each day. Go bigger than you need.....you'll have more chickens in the coming years!!
No heating. They don't need it. Also, if they get dependent on the heat, and the power goes out, we could lose the whole flock. Not worth it. Cheers! Thanks for watching!
If you look at where we have it, it's always under something. They can't get on top of it to sit. We've never had that problem, but we've always done the preventative measure to prevent it. Maybe you can find a similar area or create something to keep them off it. Hope this helps. Cheers Jeanne!
I used one of these for several years never had any issues with it other than the fact that I kept mine outside in the corn crib and the sun deteriorated it very rapidly. Other than that I didn't have any problems with it. I think it would be great if kept inside like you do, would probably get many years out of use out of it
We've never had these outside in the sun. You make a good point about their use in UV light. I bet it breaks it down quick. So far, so good for us. Thanks for watching and commenting!
They are not on a GFI. Our code did not warrant that. So far, we haven't had an issue with the line to this outlet. The two waterers have been good on the circuit. Do you have a concern? Thanks for watching and commenting Sam!
@@TheOldSwedesFarm All chicken water heaters should be on a GFCI socket because when/if the electric gets wet, starts to short out, or there is any issue with the electricity going to the water heaters then it will trip and stop the electricity so it prevents things like fires or you coming in and finding that your chicken water is boiling (seen this) or the device has melted. It also stops electrical shock as the cord is short and in an environment with animals so it may become dusty, moist, pulled on, etc. and the heated water dish can turn into an electrical shock for chickens trying to drink the water. Your GFCI outlet will trip before your main circuit panel in your home trips and that would likely shut off other things in the home that may be plugged into that circuit as well. I know you say your code didn't warrant that, but they likely did not know what the outlets would be used for as all of my outdoor outlets are GFI (they have the button you press to reset at the outlet itself) and with poultry they have such a Fine Dust they produce that I have they waterproof silicone covers for attaching cords together outside as moisture is a problem and covers for all outlets when they are not in use as you don't want dust, debris, moisture, etc. to get in them. Old farmers used duct tape to make sure their cords didn't allow dust, debris, or any wetness in. If the GFI keeps tripping then the cord you are using may have a hole or wear spot, it may have moisture getting in, or the item at the end of the cord may be "going/dying" electrically.
@@blackdandelion5549 I was wrong on my statement. Not sure what I was thinking. I've got my timer/lights on a circuit that is not GFI. The waterers are on a GFI. Sorry for the incorrect statement. Good catch! Thanks!
Sam - I was incorrect on my earlier statement. Our waterers are on a GFI Circuit. Not sure what I was thinking when I originally responded. Sorry for the misstatement! Cheers!
No heating in the coop. I can't risk them being dependent on the heat. If they get used to the heat, and the power goes out, I could lose the whole flock. I just can't risk it. Cheers Jase!
Nice honest review Rich !! We agree about hanging it. How often do you refill them ? And sorry how many chickens do you have ? Cheers Jason and Colleen 🌱🐔🌱
I just don't trust that little plastic handle, especially when it gets really cold. We elevate it on concrete, so it doesn't freeze. We have 62 chickens right now. I feel that is about what we can winter in the barn without them getting on each other's nerves!
@@clivesconundrumgarden They can handle 20-30 birds easy. We have three so we don't have to be filling them all the time. With three, we're filling them every other day (in the winter). During the summer, we have a few other large saucers of water outside for them. Hope this helps.
@@TheOldSwedesFarm awesome I guess filling them more often keeps them cleaner aswell. Plus, I assume you're checking on them a least once a day anyway. Makes sense Rich, really appreciate your insights :)
At the time of this filming, we had 60 chickens that were using the two waterers. Two waterers handled all 60 gals during the winter. These are great waterers and handle the cold (-25f) Minnesota winters. Hope this answered your question. Cheers!
He must be getting paid because they are junk. The clear plastic that holds the water, cracks after one or two seasons. Better to get a heating plate and put your own bowl on top of it.
I'm not getting paid by the makers. We've used this in Minnesota for years. They hold up (without cracking) in 100 degree heat and -25 cold. You must've bought an off-brand. Sorry. This is quality and we still use them!
No its the same exact 3 gallon waterer from farm innovators. I do have mine in an area that gets a lot of sunshine so maybe they are only junk when kept outside in a sunny area.
@@KennyJoe01 I wonder if the plastic is not UV safe? Ours have always been in the run, or in the barn, and in the shade. I'll have to ask around and see if anyone else has had that issue. Great insight. I've loved ours but they've never been in the sun. Cheers Kenny!
Thanks for doing this. So far, I am just dumping the frozen blocks of water out of our rubber tubs a couple times a day and refilling, but I really need to upgrade 😁
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Many of you are asking for a waterer that will work during freezing temps. Here is one that is tested in the cold weather of Minnesota! I hope this helps!
Toilet brushes are the best for scrubbing stuff out on the farm! We use the same. Sounds like a good waterer. I agree cheap handle and wouldn’t chance hanging it. Waterers are made so cheaply these days so thanks for the review!
I've seen some really cheap items over the years. The only thing that looks flimsy is the handle. I never use the handle when full. Thanks for watching Lisa. I'll be catching up on vids. We've been gone for nine days in Puerto Rico! Fully recharged and ready to go!!
That's the one we use and it is phenomenal
It really does last and last, even in -25f weather! Thanks for watching Heather! I'll be getting caught up on vides soon. Holly and I have been away on vacation and headed home today. Cheers!
@@TheOldSwedesFarm don't stress about it!! You guys support so many channels, it's amazing!!
Such a great farm my friend ,thanks for sharing and see you again!!!
Thank you for the kind words! We appreciate you watching and commenting!
Looks like a good waterer for the chickens! Our chickens usually just drink out of the goats water in the winter! Lol
The girls will grab water wherever they can!! I bet they boss the goats around too! Cheers!
This is great to know, thank you very much Rich
Whether you're in cold weather, or warm, this is a great product!
That seems a very good idea ! Best Wishes, Paul & Nadj.
It is needed in our area. Without it, I'm not sure how we'd get water to our girls. Cheers Paul & Nadj!
Man yeah Mr Rich!! Great review!! Almost a must in your area for sure!! We are late summer again for 2 weeks now 71-78 🤦🤦 Have a great day my friend!! 😁😁👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
This is a must in our area. I'm writing this as I start to head home. Holly and I have been relaxing in the heat of Puerto Rico for nine days! We're relaxed and ready to get back to the cold! Cheers Nelson!
@@TheOldSwedesFarm Man yeah, I bet that was a blast!!! Safe travels home my friend and the Mrs!!
You need to be their spokesperson. Two thumbs up from Rich would sell a million of them. We don't really have much need for heaters down here. Every once in a while it will get cold enough to freeze the water, but very seldom.
This is more of a review for those of us who you would call "Yankees!" We need to have these plugged in for about four months each winter. Cheers Chuck & Blinda!!
Great Review.. We don't have to worry about the water freezing here!
Ha! You have to worry about the water boiling in the summer, not freezing in winter! Cheers Barb!
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Thank you again for watching and commenting! Cheers!
Good to know!! Thank you for this info!
These are great and work so well (plus clean up easy). Take care!
My friend’s use the same waterer for both of their flocks of chickens. They love it. I have limited experience with them when I’ve taken care of their farm. They’re nice. And they use a toilet brush to clean theirs too.
We use the Premiere One 3 Gallon heated waterer. I loved it so much that I bought a second one at the hatchery. They’re around $80 each online (so yes…more expensive). But you can put ice water in them in the summer and it keeps it cold all day. So it’s a two in one. So that’s what we use.
I love the idea of ice. We've never done that, but it would be easy to do. Thanks for sharing a great tip! Cheers Glenda!
@@TheOldSwedesFarm I need to edit. So it’s $62 plus shipping and tax, so they end up around $80 in the end. It was cheaper to buy it at the hatchery in Ohio.
Great info for those colder climates. Pretty good considering it had lasted 3 years.
I am surprised how well they have held up with Minnesota winters! Thanks for watching Cady!
Hi I have the same but the water dont continues coming out in the red part of the fountain. Can you help what can I do? Tks
Is there a small crack or hole in the clear part? Is the hole on the very bottom plugged? It needs a vacuum to hold it in. If there is a place for air to get in, it won't seal correctly. If everything looks perfect, and it is still leaking, I would reach out to the manufacturer. Keep us posted on the outcome. Good luck Elizabeth.
Thanks for doing this. So far, I am just dumping the frozen blocks of water out of our rubber tubs a couple times a day and refilling, but I really need to upgrade 😁
You will love this upgrade. We have too many girls. I don't want them to be without water at night, should they need it. You will love these. We sure do. Thanks for watching Jennifer! Keep us posted how these work!
Thank you for this review and information. I've been tempted to get it. But I have had some problems with some of the "twist" shut containers being too hard for my hands to turn open and shut. Then I have a container that I can't use properly. I have been looking at this one though...so I'm glad to see more about it.
I have been toying with getting a "submersible" coil and put it in a shallow bucket. It's so hard for me to make decisions. haha.
I don't think you'd have any issues with opening or closing this. You can always turn it over and fill it through the hole in the bottom too. Clean it occasionally and you'd be good. Have a great day Dawn!
With the number of gals you have, find something that you don't have to fill several times each day. Go bigger than you need.....you'll have more chickens in the coming years!!
That is perfect for winter. Do you provide any heat in the coop?
No heating. They don't need it. Also, if they get dependent on the heat, and the power goes out, we could lose the whole flock. Not worth it. Cheers! Thanks for watching!
How do you keep the girls from sitting on the top and then shiting in the water ?
I’m in Minnesota
If you look at where we have it, it's always under something. They can't get on top of it to sit. We've never had that problem, but we've always done the preventative measure to prevent it. Maybe you can find a similar area or create something to keep them off it. Hope this helps. Cheers Jeanne!
I used one of these for several years never had any issues with it other than the fact that I kept mine outside in the corn crib and the sun deteriorated it very rapidly.
Other than that I didn't have any problems with it. I think it would be great if kept inside like you do, would probably get many years out of use out of it
We've never had these outside in the sun. You make a good point about their use in UV light. I bet it breaks it down quick. So far, so good for us. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Do you have these waters on a gfi?
They are not on a GFI. Our code did not warrant that. So far, we haven't had an issue with the line to this outlet. The two waterers have been good on the circuit. Do you have a concern? Thanks for watching and commenting Sam!
@@TheOldSwedesFarm All chicken water heaters should be on a GFCI socket because when/if the electric gets wet, starts to short out, or there is any issue with the electricity going to the water heaters then it will trip and stop the electricity so it prevents things like fires or you coming in and finding that your chicken water is boiling (seen this) or the device has melted. It also stops electrical shock as the cord is short and in an environment with animals so it may become dusty, moist, pulled on, etc. and the heated water dish can turn into an electrical shock for chickens trying to drink the water. Your GFCI outlet will trip before your main circuit panel in your home trips and that would likely shut off other things in the home that may be plugged into that circuit as well. I know you say your code didn't warrant that, but they likely did not know what the outlets would be used for as all of my outdoor outlets are GFI (they have the button you press to reset at the outlet itself) and with poultry they have such a Fine Dust they produce that I have they waterproof silicone covers for attaching cords together outside as moisture is a problem and covers for all outlets when they are not in use as you don't want dust, debris, moisture, etc. to get in them.
Old farmers used duct tape to make sure their cords didn't allow dust, debris, or any wetness in. If the GFI keeps tripping then the cord you are using may have a hole or wear spot, it may have moisture getting in, or the item at the end of the cord may be "going/dying" electrically.
@@blackdandelion5549 I was wrong on my statement. Not sure what I was thinking. I've got my timer/lights on a circuit that is not GFI. The waterers are on a GFI. Sorry for the incorrect statement. Good catch! Thanks!
Sam - I was incorrect on my earlier statement. Our waterers are on a GFI Circuit. Not sure what I was thinking when I originally responded. Sorry for the misstatement! Cheers!
@@TheOldSwedesFarm It's cool and it happens when we aren't exactly electricians who deal with them every day.
It looks good, but I am glad it doesn't get that cold where I am. do you provide any heating in the coup as well?
No heating in the coop. I can't risk them being dependent on the heat. If they get used to the heat, and the power goes out, I could lose the whole flock. I just can't risk it. Cheers Jase!
@@TheOldSwedesFarm ahhh good thinking Rich.
Once they acclimate they’re very hearty and self sustaining/sufficient in very cold temps-feathers are very good insulation (down coats).
Nice honest review Rich !! We agree about hanging it.
How often do you refill them ? And sorry how many chickens do you have ?
Cheers Jason and Colleen 🌱🐔🌱
I just don't trust that little plastic handle, especially when it gets really cold. We elevate it on concrete, so it doesn't freeze. We have 62 chickens right now. I feel that is about what we can winter in the barn without them getting on each other's nerves!
@@TheOldSwedesFarm ok great, so 1 would be sufficient for 20 chickens
Thanks again
@@clivesconundrumgarden They can handle 20-30 birds easy. We have three so we don't have to be filling them all the time. With three, we're filling them every other day (in the winter). During the summer, we have a few other large saucers of water outside for them. Hope this helps.
@@TheOldSwedesFarm awesome I guess filling them more often keeps them cleaner aswell. Plus, I assume you're checking on them a least once a day anyway. Makes sense Rich, really appreciate your insights :)
How many chickens do you have?
At the time of this filming, we had 60 chickens that were using the two waterers. Two waterers handled all 60 gals during the winter. These are great waterers and handle the cold (-25f) Minnesota winters. Hope this answered your question. Cheers!
He must be getting paid because they are junk. The clear plastic that holds the water, cracks after one or two seasons. Better to get a heating plate and put your own bowl on top of it.
I'm not getting paid by the makers. We've used this in Minnesota for years. They hold up (without cracking) in 100 degree heat and -25 cold. You must've bought an off-brand. Sorry. This is quality and we still use them!
No its the same exact 3 gallon waterer from farm innovators. I do have mine in an area that gets a lot of sunshine so maybe they are only junk when kept outside in a sunny area.
@@KennyJoe01 I wonder if the plastic is not UV safe? Ours have always been in the run, or in the barn, and in the shade. I'll have to ask around and see if anyone else has had that issue. Great insight. I've loved ours but they've never been in the sun. Cheers Kenny!
The sun takes a heavy toll on everything man made, you’d have much more luck keeping it out of the sun like they do.
Thanks for doing this. So far, I am just dumping the frozen blocks of water out of our rubber tubs a couple times a day and refilling, but I really need to upgrade 😁
This would be a great idea for your upgrade. I don't want to have to dump out anything a couple times a day! Go for this and you'll be happy! Cheers!