Chick Feeder and Waterer Set, 3 Pack 12-Hole No-Spill Poultry Feeders with 1L Automatic Chicken Waterer Review (2026)

What is in the set

This set includes three 12-hole trough feeders and one 1 liter automatic waterer, giving a brooder both feeding and watering equipment in a single purchase. The three feeders let a number of chicks eat from separate stations at the same time, which helps reduce crowding and competition around a single feeder during the first weeks when chicks are growing quickly and eating often. Both the feeders and the waterer are made from BPA-free plastic according to the listing, which is standard for budget brooder equipment at this price point. Spreading feeding stations across three separate troughs also makes it easier to place them around a larger brooder rather than crowding chicks around one spot.

No-spill design

The 12-hole trough design on each feeder is meant to keep chicks from scratching feed out or standing in it, which is a common source of waste and mess in a brooder with loose feed in an open dish. The feeder base is described as deep enough to contain feed while still letting several chicks reach in and eat at once. The waterer uses a stable base design intended to resist tipping and leaking, which matters in a brooder where a knocked-over water container can quickly soak bedding and chill chicks. A wide opening on the feeder is also meant to make refilling faster during daily brooder checks.

Waterer capacity

The included waterer holds 1 liter, which is a small capacity that will need refilling more than once a day for a larger brood of chicks, especially as they grow and drink more. For a small number of chicks in the first couple of weeks, this capacity is generally adequate between checks, but keepers raising a larger batch, or who cannot check on the brooder multiple times a day, may want a backup waterer or a larger capacity unit to avoid chicks running dry between refills. Topping it off each morning and evening is a reasonable routine to build around this size.

Build quality

As a generic, budget-priced set rather than a product from an established poultry equipment brand, the plastic used in the feeders and waterer may feel lighter and less rigid than pricier branded alternatives. That lighter build keeps the set affordable and easy to clean, since all the parts come apart for washing, but it also means more care is needed when handling the pieces to avoid cracking the thinner plastic, and the set is better suited to a single season or two of use rather than years of repeated heavy use. Gentle handling during cleaning will help the pieces last through more than one batch of chicks.

Bottom line

This is a reasonable, low-cost way to fully equip a small brooder with both feeding and watering covered in one order, and the three separate feeders are a genuine help when raising more than a handful of chicks at once. The small 1 liter waterer is the main limitation, since it will need frequent refilling for a bigger brood, and the generic plastic construction is better suited to occasional use than years of heavy-duty service. For a first-time brooder setup on a budget, it covers the basics well, and a keeper who outgrows it can always add a larger waterer later while keeping the three feeders in rotation.

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