GIFANK 5 Gallon Heated Chicken Waterer
#3 in PoultryFull review
A 5 gallon nipple waterer for larger flocks in mild winters, with the lowest power draw here. Its maker gives no cold rating.
Amazon $79.99$79.99
The GIFANK 5 Gallon Heated Chicken Waterer is the better heated waterer overall, rated 3.2 to 2.7. The GIFANK 5 Gallon Heated Chicken Waterer leads on features. The Little Giant HB130 Heater Base costs $5.42 less ($74.57 vs $79.99).
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Little Giant HB130 Heater Base
#9 in PoultryFull review
A heater base for flocks that already use a metal double-wall fount, in mild to moderate winters. Pair it with a 2 to 8 gallon Little Giant fount.
Amazon $74.57$74.57
Which 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 | Little Giant HB130 Heater Base |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 76 $16 per gallon ($79.99, 5 gal) | 50 capacity not published (neutral score used) |
| Capacity 15% | 100 5 gal | 50 capacity not published (neutral score used) |
| 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 | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| GIFANK 5 Gallon Heated Chicken Waterer | Little Giant HB130 Heater Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Water | ||
| Type | Heated fount | Heater base (fount not included) |
| Capacity | 5 gal | - |
| Price per gallon | $16 | - |
| Drinker | Nipples | Drinking pan |
| Heating | ||
| Heater power | 45 W | 110 W |
| Ice-free to | - | 10 °F |
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes |
| Insulated | - | No |
| Power cord | ||
| Cord | 6.2 ft | - |
| Chew protection | - | No |
| Build | ||
| Material | - | Galvanized steel |
| Weight | 4.5 lb | 3.2 lb |