Large Automatic Poultry Drinker

Product Overview

The large automatic poultry drinker is a compact dome-style waterer designed for growers and adult birds that need hands-free drinking. The orange-red plastic dome stands 11 cm tall on a 20.5 cm round base, and slotted openings around the lower ring form drinking channels where water collects automatically as birds press the inner valve. It sits directly on the floor or litter, so no hanging line or installation is needed.

Weighing only 113.8 g and packed 200 pieces per carton, this drinker is one of the lightest, most affordable watering tools in the poultry line. Its simple round form suits small farms, backyards, feed shops and seasonal poultry projects, and the bright colour makes it easy to spot during daily checks. It pairs naturally with the medium and small automatic drinkers for customers who run different flock sizes.

Key Features and Benefits

• No installation required - place it on the floor, fill the reservoir, and the drinker works immediately without pipes or hanging hardware.
• Automatic valve refill - water stays at a set level in the ring slots as birds drink, reducing daily checking.
• 20.5 cm wide base - stable on litter and concrete, and the round shape lets birds drink from all sides.
• Light 113.8 g body - easy to lift, rinse and move around the house several times a day.
• Dome splash guard - the curved top keeps bedding and droppings out of the water chamber.
• 200 pieces per carton - dense packing keeps the wholesale price low for distributors.

Technical Specifications

• Product name: large automatic poultry drinker
• Overall height: 11 cm
• Base diameter: 20.5 cm
• Net weight: 113.8 g per piece
• Packing: 200 pieces per carton
• Colour: orange-red
• Material: plastic
• Type: automatic dome drinker, floor placed

Materials and Quality

The drinker is moulded from smooth plastic that rinses clean in seconds, with rounded slot edges that protect beaks and combs. The dome shell is stiff enough to hold its shape under a full reservoir, and the inner valve stem closes evenly so no water runs constantly. Each unit is checked for smooth valve action and clean water channels before packing, and cartons are sealed to keep the drinkers dust-free for the farm. The orange-red shell is also easy to spot on light bedding, which saves time during evening checks when the farmer walks the house. The dome shell keeps its shape when carried full, and the wide base resists wobble on uneven litter, so a knocked drinker rarely spills its whole reservoir at once.

How to Use and Maintain

Fill the reservoir through the top opening, seat the base firmly, and place the drinker on flat ground in the pen. Top up whenever the ring slots run low, and rinse the dome and base every two to three days, more often in warm weather when algae grows quickly. Store spare drinkers upside down to prevent water pooling inside during the off-season.

• Use clean water; if using well water, let it settle first so sediment does not block the valve.
• Place units so every bird within a few steps reaches fresh water.
• Keep out of direct rain pools outdoors, or move under shelter after watering.

Applications

This large automatic drinker suits backyard flocks, small layer farms, duck and goose yards, and village poultry projects where simple, no-installation watering matters. It is also a common add-on item for feed shops selling chick starter kits, heat lamps and feed supplements.

Distributors buy it as the largest of the automatic dome range, alongside the medium and small versions, and its 200-piece carton count mixes well in containers with bell drinkers, feeders and transport crates. Hatchery supply companies often add a carton or two to chick delivery boxes so growers start with clean drinking equipment on day one. Because the drinker needs no tools or plumbing, it is also a favourite on temporary seasonal farms, market day setups and small homesteads that move birds between paddocks through the year. Because no pipes are involved, farmers can place extra drinkers in a new pen in minutes when they split an overcrowded flock into smaller groups.

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 drinker, packaging options or mixed container loads, please contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What birds is this drinker sized for?

It suits growers and adult chickens, ducks and geese that can reach the 11 cm tall dome. Very young chicks use the small automatic drinker for the first weeks. Ducks and geese appreciate the wide drinking edge, which suits their broader beak size.

Q2: How much water does it hold?

The dome reservoir holds enough water for a small flock between refills, and the ring slots keep the level constant automatically. Exact duration depends on bird count and weather. In summer heat, check twice daily; in cooler months one top-up is usually enough to cover the day.

Q3: Can it be connected to a water tank?

This model is floor placed and filled by hand. For hanging automatic systems with a hose, customers choose the Plasson bell drinkers with overhead connection, which suit larger houses where a hanging line already runs above the birds.

Q4: How is the packing quantity?

Standard packing is 200 pieces per carton. Mixed orders with the medium and small automatic drinkers can be quoted by our sales team for container shipments, and sample cartons are available for distributors who want to show the model to local farmers first.