Patented design of this heated poultry fount provides your poultry with fresh water all winter long. Keeps water ice-free down to -5 degrees F in the winter, but can be used year round as well. Thermostatically controlled with optimized heater pad design for maximum heating efficiency to ensure ice-free water. Sturdy galvanized steel handle. Rounded top of water jug helps prevent chickens from roosting. The easy-to-fill design makes caring for your chickens simple.