Farmer Brad Automatic 2 Gallon Chicken Waterer

Keeping your flock hydrated shouldn’t be a daily chore. The Farmer Brad Automatic Chicken Waterer takes the hassle out of poultry care with a 2-gallon food-grade bucket, four side-mounted poultry nipples, and a smart auto-refill system that connects directly to your garden hose. Designed for cleanliness, convenience, and flexibility, this U.S.-made waterer delivers fresh, spill-free water to your chickens — all while saving you time and reducing waste. Perfect for backyard coops or larger operations, it’s the low-maintenance solution trusted by poultry keepers across the country.

• Uses Quick-Connect Adapters
• Keeps Water Clean
• Refills Automatically
• 4 Side Mounted Poultry Nipples

Effortless Hydration & Clean Water

The Farmer Brad redesigned automatic chicken waterer features a durable 2 gal food‑grade bucket with four side‑mounted poultry nipples — designed for minimal space and mess. Chickens drink directly from the nipples, preventing spills and contamination.

Auto‑Refill System
Connect to your garden hose using the included 2‑ft hose and quick‑connect adapters. When water dips below the nipple level, the float valve refills the bucket — giving your flock a constant supply of fresh water without daily refills.

Customizable Height & Easy Setup
Adjust the bucket height for any coop/run layout. Side-mounted nipples allow ground placement and simple manual refilling if needed. Connect multiple units in series to accommodate larger flocks.

Built for Durability
Proudly designed and assembled in the U.S. with high-quality components. Bucket color and valve style may vary on availability. Over 1,200 units sold with glowing feedback on reliability and cleanliness.

Seasonal Use Tips
In cold months, manually refill the unit and consider adding a heater (sold separately) to prevent freezing

Why Choose This Waterer?

• Clean, spill‑free drinking system
• Saves time with automatic refills
• Easy to install, connect, and customize
• Trusted by poultry-keepers nationwide

Training Chickens

Remove old waterer for up to two days. Use hand to poke the water nipple to help a chicken or two see that there is water. Typically once one learns to use the waterer, the rest in the flock will follow.

Keep Water Cool

Run the garden hose in the shade to help keep the water cool. Freeze small water bottles and place them daily in the bucket to help keep water cool during very hot weeks.

Winter (Manual Refill)

During cold weather when freezing temperatures could occur, place a heated element in the bucket and feed the electrical cord through the removable cap which is located in the center of the bucket lid. This hole will also allow for the bucket to be manually refilled without having to remove the entire bucket lid.

Adjusting the Float

The amount of waterer that collects in the bucket can be adjusted by using a small phillips head screw driver to loosen a screw then move the float up or down. When the float is in the preferred location tighten the screw back in.

Installing the Waterer

The waterer can be hung by rope or chain. If using rope the Lark's head knot is a great knot to use because it grabs onto the bucket handle and minimizes side to side slipping of the rope. The waterer can be placed on top of a cincerblock or crate that will put the side mounted waterer nipples at the neck level or higher.

Care/Tips

Once a month, wipe the inside of the bucket with a wash cloth to remove any water deposits or dust that creeped in. The waterer will keep 15-25 hens well watered.

Notice: Use at your own risk

Farmer Brad LLC and PeteCo Supply is not responsible for leaks, flooding or property damage from this device.