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AUTOMATIC WATERERS FOR SHEEP AND GOATS

Goats are curious and active. Sheep can be more cautious and flock-oriented. Both require dependable access that keeps water clean and easy to reach without excessive waste or contamination.

Sheep and goats are vulnerable to crowding, contamination and height mismatches at the waterer. And they can be pushed away from water sources if space is limited. That’s why choosing the right sheep or goat waterer isn’t just about capacity. It’s about fit.

Ritchie waterers built for sheep and goats are designed around what smaller animals need:

  • Appropriate drinking height to encourage natural, comfortable drinking.
  • Accessible trough space that reduces competition and timid behavior.
  • Smooth, livestock-safe construction to help prevent injury.
  • Clean, consistent water delivery year-round, supporting health in every season.

While some watering systems can serve multiple species, success comes down to thoughtful design and proper sizing — not just sharing a tank. Ritchie works with producers to help evaluate stocking density, group dynamics and facility layout so water access supports the entire herd.

Because no matter their size, every animal performs better when clean water is safe, accessible and reliable.

 

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OmniFount 2 Special

OmniFount 2 Special

The OmniFount 2 Special is a short double-sided automatic waterer designed for your smaller animals. It's ideal for up to 80 calves or 100 sheep or goats.
WaterMatic 100

WaterMatic 100

The WaterMatic 100 is a single-sided automatic waterer for horses and cattle. It's ideal for stalls, small pens or paddocks and waters up 20 horses or beef cattle.
Green WaterMatic 100

Green WaterMatic 100

The WaterMatic 100 is a single-sided automatic waterer that's ideal for stalls, small pens or paddocks. Optional heat required for winter use. Waters up to 20 horses or beef cattle, or 50 sheep or goats.
WaterMatic 150

WaterMatic 150

The WaterMatic 150 is a double-sided trough automatic waterer for up to 40 horses or beef cattle, or up to 100 sheep. It's ideal for fence-line applications, small pens and paddocks.
Green WaterMatic 150

Green WaterMatic 150

The WaterMatic 150 is a double-sided trough automatic waterer for horses, cattle or sheep herds. It has a drinking height of 18 inches and requires optional heat for winter use.
WaterMatic 150S

WaterMatic 150S

The WaterMatic 150S is the only automatic waterer on the market specifically designed for sheep and goats. Waters up to 100 sheep or goats or 80 calves.
Genesis 1

Genesis 1

The Genesis 1 is a single-sided waterer ideal for small pens or paddocks.
Genesis 2

Genesis 2

The Genesis 2 is a double-sided trough waterer ideal for fence-line applications, small pens and paddocks.
Genesis GC-2

Genesis GC-2

The Genesis GC-2 is a double-sided waterer ideal for split-fence applications.
We’ve installed six Ritchie waterers over the last three years. The Ritchies are trouble free and easy to keep clean. And we did not have a frozen waterer this winter. Would highly recommend them for any livestock use.
Don Counsell, Counsell Club Lambs

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