Lilyang ACW-004 Heated Chicken Waterer
#1 in PoultryFull review
A 3 gallon nipple waterer for small flocks where winters drop well below zero. It has the strongest heater of the poultry waterers here.
Amazon $56.99$56.99
The Lilyang ACW-004 Heated Chicken Waterer is the better heated waterer overall, rated 3.4 to 3.1. The Lilyang ACW-004 Heated Chicken Waterer leads on value and cold rating. The API Deluxe Heated Hen Hydrator wins on warranty. The Lilyang ACW-004 Heated Chicken Waterer costs $15.99 less ($56.99 vs $72.98).
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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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Lilyang ACW-004 Heated Chicken Waterer for value ($19 per gallon ($56.99, 3 gal) vs $24.33 per gallon ($72.98, 3 gal)) and cold rating (ice-free to -20 F vs ice-free to -10 F).
- Choose the API Deluxe Heated Hen Hydrator for warranty (1 year warranty vs 6 months warranty).
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 | Lilyang ACW-004 Heated Chicken Waterer | API Deluxe Heated Hen Hydrator |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 62 $19 per gallon ($56.99, 3 gal) | 41 $24.33 per gallon ($72.98, 3 gal) |
| Capacity 15% | 33 3 gal | 33 3 gal |
| Cold rating 20% | 100 ice-free to -20 F | 75 ice-free to -10 F |
| Features 20% | 50 thermostat, cord of 6 ft or more | 50 thermostat, cord of 6 ft or more |
| Warranty 15% | 10 6 months warranty | 20 1 year warranty |
Specifications
| Lilyang ACW-004 Heated Chicken Waterer | API Deluxe Heated Hen Hydrator | |
|---|---|---|
| Water | ||
| Type | Heated fount | Heated fount |
| Capacity | 3 gal | 3 gal |
| Price per gallon | $19 | $24.33 |
| Drinker | Nipples | Nipples |
| Heating | ||
| Heater power | 250 W | 65 W |
| Ice-free to | -20 °F | -10 °F |
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes |
| Insulated | - | No |
| Power cord | ||
| Cord | 6.5 ft | 6 ft |
| Build | ||
| Material | Plastic bucket, cast aluminum heat plate | Translucent plastic |
| Weight | 4 lb | - |
| Warranty | 6 months | 1 year |