Ritchie OmniFount 2 Special
The low-drinking-height OmniFount 2, for flocks of sheep and goats. It waters up to 100 head across a fence line.
Amazon $899.99$899.99
2.2 gal298 W
2.7/5
A single-sided heated automatic waterer for a stall, small pen or paddock of up to 20 horses or beef cattle. It is the lowest-cost Ritchie here.
- 1.5 galCapacity
- 173 WHeater
- HardwiredCord
Check price at Amazon$729.99
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Refills on its own from a water line, so no more hauling or chopping ice
- A stainless trough over the heater and foam-insulated body keep power use low
- 10-year warranty
Cons
- Needs a buried water line and electrical hookup
- The 1.5 gallon trough suits a stall or small pen, not a big herd
The Ritchie OmniFount family
Every Ritchie OmniFount model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Capacity | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ritchie OmniFount 1 (this one) | 1.5 gal | 2.7/5 | $729.99 |
| Ritchie OmniFount 2 | 2.2 gal | 2.9/5 | $879.99 |
| Ritchie OmniFount 2 Special | 2.2 gal | 2.9/5 | $899.99 |
| Ritchie OmniFount 3 | 10 gal | 3.7/5 | $1,329.99 |
| Ritchie OmniFount 5 | 16 gal | 4.1/5 | $1,509.99 |
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 | 18359 |
|---|---|
| Water | |
| Type | Automatic waterer |
| Capacity | 1.5 gal |
| Price per gallon | $486.66 |
| Drinker | Trough |
| Animals served | 20 beef cattle or horses, 10 dairy |
| Heating | |
| Heater power | 173 W |
| Thermostat | Yes |
| Insulated | Yes |
| Power cord | |
| Cord | Hardwired |
| Chew protection | Yes |
| Build | |
| Material | Polyethylene body, 304 stainless steel trough |
| Warranty | 10 years |
Alternatives in this type
Brower MC32E Heated Hog Waterer
A heated hog waterer for a fence line between two pens of up to 150 pigs. It plugs into a 120 V outlet.
Amazon $439.99$439.99
500 W
Ritchie StallFount 125
A wall-mounted heated waterer for a single horse stall. It suits barns where water lines run to each stall.
Amazon $1,069.98$1,069.98
1.9 gal173 W
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