A 5 gallon nipple waterer for larger flocks in mild winters, with the lowest power draw here. Its maker gives no cold rating.
Amazon $79.99The GIFANK 5 Gallon Heated Chicken Waterer and the Eggluuz HCW-5 Heated Chicken Waterer are evenly matched, rated 3.2 and 3.2. The GIFANK 5 Gallon Heated Chicken Waterer leads on features. The GIFANK 5 Gallon Heated Chicken Waterer costs $6 less ($79.99 vs $85.99).
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A 5 gallon nipple waterer for larger backyard flocks in mild winters. Look elsewhere if your nights drop below 10 °F.
Amazon $85.99Which should you buy?
- Choose the GIFANK 5 Gallon Heated Chicken Waterer for features (thermostat, cord of 6 ft or more vs thermostat).
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 | GIFANK 5 Gallon Heated Chicken Waterer | Eggluuz HCW-5 Heated Chicken Waterer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 76 $16 per gallon ($79.99, 5 gal) | 70 $17.20 per gallon ($85.99, 5 gal) |
| Capacity 15% | 100 5 gal | 100 5 gal |
| Cold rating 20% | 0 cold rating not published, scored as none | 25 ice-free to 10 F |
| Features 20% | 50 thermostat, cord of 6 ft or more | 30 thermostat |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 5 3 months warranty |
Specifications
| GIFANK 5 Gallon Heated Chicken Waterer | Eggluuz HCW-5 Heated Chicken Waterer | |
|---|---|---|
| Water | ||
| Type | Heated fount | Heated fount |
| Capacity | 5 gal | 5 gal |
| Price per gallon | $16 | $17.20 |
| Drinker | Nipples | Nipples |
| Heating | ||
| Heater power | 45 W | - |
| Ice-free to | - | 10 °F |
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes |
| Power cord | ||
| Cord | 6.2 ft | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 4.5 lb | 6.1 lb |
| Warranty | - | 3 months |
