Plastic Valve Sheep Drinking Bowl

Product Overview

The Plastic Valve Sheep Drinking Bowl is an automatic waterer for sheep and goats built around a black plastic valve instead of a metal core. A green plastic bowl houses the plastic valve: the animal presses it to draw fresh water, and the flow stops automatically when it backs away. The bowl is about 18 cm long and 17 cm wide, stands about 14 cm high, and the bowl depth is about 8 cm. The shallow depth means only a small pool sits in the bowl, which warms slowly and rinses fast. Less standing water also means less algae during warm summer weeks. The black plastic valve also resists the light impact of a sheep pushing its muzzle against the bracket.

Weighing about 275 g, the unit is light to carry and install in rows along sheep pens. Packed 100 pieces per box, it suits farms equipping a new shed and dealers looking for an economical sheep waterer option. Budget-conscious farms pick it when fitting many pens at once without stretching the capital plan. Smallholder farmers also pick it when they need a working waterer without premium extras.

Key Features and Benefits

• Black plastic valve - the plastic valve core gives a smooth press action at an economical cost.
• 18 x 17 cm bowl - compact size suited to sheep and goat drinking habits.
• 8 cm bowl depth - holds a shallow pool of fresh water that stays clean between drinks.
• 14 cm height profile - fits standard wall heights in sheep sheds and goat houses.
• 275 g light body - easy to handle during installation along long rows of pens.
• 100 pieces per box - bulk packing for shed installation and wholesale distribution.

Technical Specifications

• Product name: Plastic Valve Sheep Drinking Bowl
• Bowl length: about 18 cm
• Bowl width: about 17 cm
• Height: about 14 cm
• Bowl depth: about 8 cm
• Weight: about 275 g
• Valve: black plastic valve
• Packing: 100 pieces per box

Materials and Quality

The bowl is green molded plastic with a smooth inner surface, and the valve is black plastic housing the press mechanism. Plastic valve bowls are a practical choice where budget matters without giving up automatic drinking convenience. Each bowl is checked before shipment for valve action and bracket condition, so the unit arrives ready to install. The black plastic valve body is light to handle and rinses with plain water between batches.

How to Use and Maintain

Mount the bowl on the pen wall at sheep head height and connect the water supply to the plastic valve inlet. Rinse the bowl weekly and wipe the valve seat to keep the action smooth. If the valve sticks, flush the water line to remove sediment; plastic parts can be rinsed with clean water without damage. Flush the water line filter first when several bowls act sluggishly at the same time.

Applications

This bowl suits sheep sheds, goat pens and small ruminant housing where farms want automatic drinking at a friendly price. It also suits smallholder farms and teaching barns where cost per water point matters most. It is also used in breeding stations equipping new pens in larger quantities. The simple plastic valve is easy to explain to new farmers, which reduces training time on the first install. Dealers also like that the bowl mounts with the same holes as copper-valve models, so retrofit customers do not need to drill new brackets. The black plastic valve also tolerates light freezing cycles common in unheated lambing sheds when the line is drained properly. The green shell also matches our other sheep equipment, so dealers can display this bowl beside standard feeding gear.

Livestock equipment dealers offer it as the economical option in the sheep waterer line, alongside the copper-valve versions. The 100-piece box packing keeps shelf stocking simple for wholesale customers. Dealers promote it as the entry sheep waterer that works up to the premium versions.

Why Choose Hebei Yilu Shunfeng Breeding Equipment

Hebei Yilu Shunfeng Breeding Equipment Co., Ltd. specializes in poultry feeding, drinking and breeding equipment for farmers and distributors worldwide. Every product is checked before shipment to ensure consistent quality, and orders are packed with export-grade packaging to protect the goods during transport. Our sales team can provide specification sheets, packing details and shipping advice for any order size. If you need more information about this drinking bowl, packaging options or mixed container loads, please contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How is this bowl different from the copper-valve sheep bowl?

This model uses a black plastic valve core, which gives the same press-to-open function at a more economical price. Choose the copper-valve versions when you want a metal core for longer service.

Q2: What are the bowl dimensions?

The bowl is about 18 cm long, 17 cm wide, 14 cm high and 8 cm deep, weighing about 275 g.

Q3: How many bowls are packed per box?

The packing is 100 pieces per box, suited to shed installation and dealer stock.

Q4: How do I unjam the plastic valve?

Rinse the bowl and flush the water line; sediment is the usual cause of a sticking plastic valve. Plastic parts tolerate gentle rinsing without needing special cleaners. For barns on a budget, this bowl is the entry point to automatic drinking that can later be upgraded to copper-valve models in high-traffic pens. This staged approach fits farms that expand their flock over several seasons. The 100-piece box also means a regional dealer can supply a whole county without frequent reorders. The black plastic valve also avoids metal-on-metal wear inside the mechanism, which keeps the press action smooth for longer. The green shell also stands up to the light disinfectant rinses used between pen batches.