Farm Innovators FB-80R Heated Bucket
A 3 gallon rubber heated bucket for goats, sheep and ponies in the hardest winters. The rubber body survives kicks that crack plastic.
Amazon $57.99$57.99
3 gal70 W-35 °F
2.3/5
A small heated bucket for a dog, goats or a few hens kept outdoors. It costs the most per gallon of the heated buckets here.
- 2.2 galCapacity
- 50 WHeater
- 6 ftCord
Check price at Amazon$55.31
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Draws only 50 W
- The cord exits the back inside an anti-chew guard
- A round bucket with a steel handle
Cons
- Only 9 quarts, a dog-sized bucket rather than one for a horse
- No ice-free temperature rating is published
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | 9HB |
|---|---|
| Water | |
| Type | Heated bucket |
| Capacity | 2.2 gal |
| Price per gallon | $24.58 |
| Drinker | Open top |
| Heating | |
| Heater power | 50 W |
| Thermostat | Yes |
| Insulated | No |
| Power cord | |
| Cord | 6 ft |
| Chew protection | Yes |
| Build | |
| Material | Plastic |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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