Premier 1 All-Season Heated Waterer
#6 in PoultryFull review
A 3 gallon nipple waterer for backyard flocks of up to about 35 hens in the coldest winters. The long detachable cord and fill cap make winter refills easy.
Amazon $97$97
3 gal100 W-20 °F
3.0/5
A 3 gallon heated fount with an open drinking pan, for small flocks in cold but not extreme winters. It is the simplest way to switch a flock to heated water.
- 3 galCapacity
- 100 WHeater
- -5 °FIce-free to
- 4 ftCord
Check price at Amazon$64.99
Price checked November 8, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Keeps water ice-free down to -5 °F
- The rounded top keeps hens from roosting on it and fouling the water
- Familiar fount design that birds drink from without training
Cons
- A 4 ft cord needs an outlet close by
- The open drinking pan gets bedding and droppings in it, unlike a nipple waterer
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | HPW33 |
|---|---|
| Water | |
| Type | Heated fount |
| Capacity | 3 gal |
| Price per gallon | $21.66 |
| Drinker | Drinking pan |
| Heating | |
| Heater power | 100 W |
| Ice-free to | -5 °F |
| Thermostat | Yes |
| Insulated | No |
| Power cord | |
| Cord | 4 ft |
| Build | |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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