Water for Pheasant & Quail
Upland Bird Watering Systems & Wildlife Drinkers
Pheasant and quail rely on consistent water sources, especially in dry environments where natural moisture is limited. While they can obtain some moisture from forage, both species benefit greatly from dependable water sources for upland birds, particularly during hot and dry periods.
Most pheasant and quail consume 10–50 milliliters of water per day, but frequent access is critical for survival and healthy habitat conditions.
Providing a reliable pheasant or quail watering system helps support populations, improve habitat, and encourage regular wildlife activity.
Rainmaker Wildlife builds durable systems designed to provide dependable water access for upland birds and other wildlife in remote environments.
Recommended Systems for 1–50 Pheasant & Quail
For smaller groups and localized habitat improvement, compact systems provide easy access and consistent water.
Recommended products:
• Mini Drinker II
• Drinker-8
• Drinker-40
These systems are ideal for upland bird habitat projects, offering low-profile access for smaller birds and dependable daily use.
For 50–200+ Pheasant & Quail
As bird activity increases, larger systems help maintain consistent water availability.
Recommended products:
• Drinker-110
• Trough-250
• Low-Pro 210
• Dome-Top 300 Guzzler
These systems support higher volumes of birds and allow multiple animals to drink at once, making them well-suited formanaged habitat areas and feeding zones.
For High-Volume Upland Bird Activity (200+ Birds)
For larger populations or areas with consistent traffic, higher-capacity systems provide long-term water availability.
Recommended products:
• Walk-In Drinker
• Drinker-310 Walk-In Style
• Full Ramp 500 Guzzler
• Dome-Top 500 Guzzler
• Dome-Top 650 Guzzler
These systems provide increased storage and access, making them ideal for remote upland habitat and drought-prone areas.
Mini Drinker II
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Best for: Birds, Bees, Critters
The Mini Drinker is designed to make water available for small animals, birds, bees, and even the occasional deer. Perfect for residential or light ranch use. It’s simple to connect, compact and low maintenance. The internal float-valve is protected from the elements and curious animals.
Drinker-8
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Best for: Deer, Bird, Critters
This Drinker-8 incorporates the same quality, durable features used in our larger Drinker-110 and Drinker-40. Its smaller footprint makes it cost-effective and simple to install. Perfect for connecting to a simple gravity feed storage tank or a plumbed water line. Suitable for deer and all small animals. It has a 8-gallon capacity and includes an integrated float-valve system that is securely located under the escape ramp to protect it from light freezes and curious animals.
Drinker-40
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Best for: Deer, Bird, Critters
This versatile drinker is smaller version of our popular Drinker-110. It has a 40 gallon capacity and includes an integrated float-valve system that is securely located under the escape ramp to protect it from light freezes and curious animals. Includes 8" inspection hatch.
Drinker-110
Best for: All Animals, Deer, Elk
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The Drinker 110 can be installed in-ground or above ground. Ideal for deer, elk, upland bird and small animals. Connect to a water line and water level is maintained via the included float-valve. The access/escape ramp gives animals easy access to water and protects the float-valve from moderate freezing and curious animals.
Trough-250
Best for: Deer, Elk, Domestic Animals, and Bats
Connect this 8 ft trough to your existing plumbed water system, stock tank, or water collection system and provide additional access to water for wildlife, including larger animals such as deer and elk. Can be used for wildlife or domestic animals. Large enough runway for bats. Float-Valve is included and is protected under the escape ramp.
Low-Pro 210 Gallon Guzzler
Best Use: Deer, Bird, and Small Animals
The Low-Pro guzzler provides a 210 gallon, above-ground water source for animals at a 16" height. It's perfect for placing in clearings or field where you would prefer to provide water that does not require an in-ground installation.
The drinking area for animals measures 15" x 32 and is 15" deep. Deer and medium-size animals can easily drink over the edge.
Dome-Top 300 Gallon Guzzler
Best for: Deer, Bird and Small Animals
The heavy-duty, ribbed sidewall construction of the DT-300 gives you the ability to install it either above-ground or in-ground. If you have rocky soil and don’t want to excavate, this is a good choice.
Walk-In Drinker - Large Capacity
This walk-in style drinker is designed to be used with large capacity storage tanks and collection roof system to create a 5,000 - 20,000 gallon system. All large and small animals can access water via steps or ramp. Approx. 5 ft x 8 ft and 4 feet deep.
Drinker-310 Large Capacity
Best Use: All Animals. Scalable Capacity System
The Drinker-310 is a walk-in style drinker that draws off a storage tank. Can be used with a float-valve or as part of a "equilibrium system" without a float-valve. Sturdy, reinforced steps and ramp will accommodate elk, deer, bighorn sheep, as well as critters.
This drinker can be installed above-ground or in-ground. A heavy-duty galvanized belly frame provides extra stiffness.
Dome-Top 500 Gallon Guzzler
Best Use: Deer, Bird and Small Animals
Make water available at ground level to both deer and small animals with our Dome-Top Guzzler. Deer can drink directly from the open trough, and the built-in ramp gives small animals and birds easy access in and out of the guzzler. For Installation in-ground.
Full-Ramp 500 Gallon Guzzler
Best Use: Quail, Grouse, Pheasant
The Full-Ramp Guzzler is a good choice for quail, grouse, and pheasant. The extra wide, 26 degree ramp is designed to give upland birds easy access in and out of the drinker. If you want to specifically provide water to upland bird, this model guzzler provides the greatest benefit.
Dome-Top 650 Gallon Guzzler
Best Use: All Animals. Scalable Capacity System
The DT-650 guzzler is a new larger capacity, 650 gallon water source that can be installed above-ground, without excavation, or in-ground.
The drinking area measures 28” x 50” and is sized to accommodate the racks of larger deer or elk. A deck height of 22” allows larger animals to easily drink over the edge. Built-in escape ramp.