A low-cost 3 gallon heated fount for flocks in moderate winters. It is the cheapest way here to keep a coop in liquid water.
Amazon $53.99
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.
- 110 WHeater
- 10 °FIce-free to
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- Turns the metal double-wall fount you already own into a heated one
- Galvanized steel with a fully enclosed element, so it lasts outdoors in a dry, sheltered spot
- Draws no power until the temperature drops below freezing
- Rated only to 10 °F, among the least cold-hardy ratings of the poultry waterers here
- Works with metal founts only, sold separately
- The cord has no chew protection
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Specifications
| Model number | HB130 |
|---|---|
| Water | |
| Type | Heater base (fount not included) |
| Drinker | Drinking pan |
| Heating | |
| Heater power | 110 W |
| Ice-free to | 10 °F |
| Thermostat | Yes |
| Insulated | No |
| Power cord | |
| Chew protection | No |
| Build | |
| Material | Galvanized steel |
| Weight | 3.2 lb |
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