API Deluxe Heated Hen Hydrator
#5 in PoultryFull review
A 3 gallon heated nipple bucket for small backyard flocks. It keeps water cleaner than a fount and draws little power.
Amazon $72.98$72.98
The API Deluxe Heated Hen Hydrator and the Farm Innovators HPF-100 Heated Fount are evenly matched, rated 3.1 and 3.0. The API Deluxe Heated Hen Hydrator leads on cold rating and features. The Farm Innovators HPF-100 Heated Fount wins on value. The Farm Innovators HPF-100 Heated Fount costs $18.99 less ($53.99 vs $72.98).
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Farm Innovators HPF-100 Heated Fount
#7 in PoultryFull review
A low-cost 3 gallon heated fount for flocks in moderate winters. It is the cheapest way here to keep a coop in liquid water.
Amazon $53.99$53.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the API Deluxe Heated Hen Hydrator for cold rating (ice-free to -10 F vs ice-free to 0 F) and features (thermostat, cord of 6 ft or more vs thermostat).
- Choose the Farm Innovators HPF-100 Heated Fount for value ($18 per gallon ($53.99, 3 gal) vs $24.33 per gallon ($72.98, 3 gal)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every poultry heated waterer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | API Deluxe Heated Hen Hydrator | Farm Innovators HPF-100 Heated Fount |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 41 $24.33 per gallon ($72.98, 3 gal) | 66 $18 per gallon ($53.99, 3 gal) |
| Capacity 15% | 33 3 gal | 33 3 gal |
| Cold rating 20% | 75 ice-free to -10 F | 50 ice-free to 0 F |
| Features 20% | 50 thermostat, cord of 6 ft or more | 30 thermostat |
| Warranty 15% | 20 1 year warranty | 20 1 year warranty |
Specifications
| API Deluxe Heated Hen Hydrator | Farm Innovators HPF-100 Heated Fount | |
|---|---|---|
| Water | ||
| Type | Heated fount | Heated fount |
| Capacity | 3 gal | 3 gal |
| Price per gallon | $24.33 | $18 |
| Drinker | Nipples | Drinking pan |
| Heating | ||
| Heater power | 65 W | - |
| Ice-free to | -10 °F | 0 °F |
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes |
| Insulated | No | No |
| Power cord | ||
| Cord | 6 ft | - |
| Build | ||
| Material | Translucent plastic | Plastic |
| Weight | - | 2.6 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |