Winter chicken chores are cold enough without starting every morning by beating ice out of a waterer.
The Heated All-Season Chicken Waterer holds 3 gallons of water and uses a thermostatically controlled 100-watt heater to help keep water liquid in temperatures down to 0°F.
When cold weather arrives, plug it in.
When warm weather comes back, unplug it and keep using the same waterer.
Hence the whole all-season thing. We appreciate a product name that tells the truth.
Fill the reservoir with fresh water and secure the twist-lock lid. Hang the waterer securely or place it on a stable, level surface where your chickens can comfortably reach the drinking area.
During freezing weather, plug the waterer into a properly functioning GFCI-protected outlet. If an extension cord is necessary, use one rated for the location and application. Keep plugs and electrical connections dry and protected from moisture.
Never operate the waterer dry, and inspect the cord and waterer regularly for damage or wear.
Check the water daily and clean whenever it becomes dirty or contaminated. Unplug the waterer before cleaning and follow the manufacturer's cleaning instructions.
When freezing weather is finally over, unplug it.
Then try not to brag too much when everybody else is buying another waterer for summer.