The Little Giant Poultry Drinker, 3-gal, has a mix of positive and negative reviews. Users appreciate its ease of cleaning and size, but frequently report leaking and durability issues.
Leaking and durability issues
Prevention: Ensure proper alignment and consider modifications
Users find it easy to disassemble and clean the poultry waterer. Middle section hose pumps will allow water straight through.
The size of the poultry waterer is appreciated by users, who mention it is 'just right' for their needs.
Multiple users report that the waterer leaks, especially when turned over or carried.
Users find it difficult to open, close, and align the holes properly, leading to functionality issues.
Users report that the product is brittle and can break easily, with some parts like the base cracking or the plastic tabs on the hanger breaking.
There might be a transition to different quality from the manufacturer. Users mentioned cracking plastic issues
mixed
negative
Factors: Heavy use, Frequent cleaning, modify plastics
Reports range from 6-7 years to as little as 9 months, with common issues including leaks and durability. Some users recommend modifications to extend the lifespan.
Yes, many users find it easy to clean due to its design that allows it to be disassembled into two big pieces.
"First off, there are no perfect poultry waterers. That being said, these are best we've found. They are easy to keep clean because they come apart in two big pieces that can be scrubbed with a brush. There are no tight necks to squeeze a brush into. Yes, they leak a little when turning them over af..."
"This thing is impossible to use. You need a PhD in arm-twisting as well as a ninja-worthy strength to get to the hardware because it constantly leaks everywhere."
This product has a high variance in reviews, making it difficult to recommend unequivocally. Blocksable issues with leaking seem to be a significant concern.
Galvanized netting offers durability, but size accuracy and photos raise concerns.
Mixed reviews on grit size, overall okay but size inconsistencies noted.
Highly recommended for healthy, happy chickens.
A decent chicken coop with assembly instructions but box has no roof between houses.
A solid choice for keeping chickens hydrated with easy installation.
Sturdy feeder but size issues for larger birds.