Frost-Free Automatic Livestock Waterer for Tennessee Farms
The Drinking Post is an automatic livestock waterer that gives your animals fresh water on demand and never freezes, no electricity needed. Push the paddle and clean water rises from below the frost line; let go and it drains back down, so nothing sits there to freeze or grow algae. Wolcott sells the Drinking Post statewide and installs it within 60 miles of Monterey.
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Fast Installs
We handle the trench, hookup, and drainage in a single visit on most properties.
50 Years of Trust
Field-tested since 1974, so you are buying a design that has already earned its reputation.
Local Tennessee Knowledge
We know our clay soil and how to size the drainage for it, the difference between a waterer that lasts and one that fails.
One Waterer, Sized for Every Animal on Your Property
The Drinking Post comes in a version built for each type of livestock. Same simple design, sized and fitted for the animal that drinks from it. Here are the models we offer our Tennessee neighbors.
Horse
- Steady 50°F water horses actually want to drink
- Better hydration, lower colic risk
Cattle
- One Post serves up to 25 head
- No minimum herd size, since there is no standing water to freeze
Goat
- No algae to scrub, nothing to freeze
- Paddle attachment fitted for goats
Sheep
- Same fresh, drain-down water year-round
- No electricity, no heater, no upkeep
Pig
- Tough enough for how pigs use it
- No winter freeze-ups like heated systems
Sold Statewide, Installed Within 60 Miles of Monterey, TN
We ship the Drinking Post anywhere in Tennessee. Our install crews work within a 60-mile radius of Monterey, which covers the Upper Cumberland and the northern Plateau. Inside that area we handle the trenching, the waterline connection, and a leach field sized for your soil, then walk you through how it works before we leave. Farther out, call us and we will look at the job.
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Why Tennessee Animal Owners Choose the Drinking Post
Owners across the state deal with the same headaches every season, from frozen troughs in January to green, buggy water in July. The Drinking Post solves all of it with one simple design, and here is why it works so well on Tennessee farms.
Always-Fresh Water
The bowl fills when your animal pushes the paddle and drains the second they leave, so nothing sits around to cause problems.
- No algae to scrub, because water never stays in the bowl long enough for it to grow
- No mosquitoes or bugs, since there is no standing pool for them to breed in
- Fresh at every drink, drawn straight up from the line each time the paddle is pushed
No Electricity Needed
Water drains below the frost line after every use, so nothing is left in the unit that can freeze and no heater is ever required.
- No power bill, since there is no heating element running through the cold months
- No shock or fire risk, because there is no electricity anywhere near the water
- No freeze-ups here, with a manufacturer rating built for states far colder than ours
A Steady 50°F
The valve and waterline sit deep enough that surface weather never reaches them, so the water comes up at the same temperature every time.
- Cool in summer, staying inviting even when it is 95 degrees out in July
- Never frozen in winter, no matter how low the overnight temperature drops
- More drinking, because animals take in more water when it tastes consistent and clean
Installed by Local Experts
Getting the Drinking Post right comes down to burying the base below the frost line and sizing the leach field for your soil.
- Proper drainage, sized correctly for the heavy clay soil we have across Tennessee
- 20+ years in land work, so the trench and hookup are done right the first time
- Backed locally, by a Tennessee crew you can actually reach by phone when you need us
How the Drinking Post™ Works
The whole system runs on one simple idea borrowed from the frost-free hydrant: keep the water below ground until the moment an animal wants a drink.
Push the Paddle
Your animal presses the paddle and fresh water rises from below the frost line into the bowl in seconds. With only three moving parts, there is very little that can go wrong.
It Drains Dry
Step away, and every drop drains back down below the frost line into a gravel leach field. The empty unit is what keeps it from freezing or growing algae.
Stays Frost-Free
The working parts live deep in the ground, so surface weather never touches them. That is why there is no electricity, no heater, and always clean 50°F water.
What Tennessee Owners Are Saying
Real Google reviews from Wolcott Outdoor Services customers across the Upper Cumberland.
Matt was exceptional and his professionalism was top notch from the estimate all the way through the job. He was punctual, communicated well, worked hard, did a wonderful job on our gravel driveway for me to use with my boats and trailer. He was courteous, well-mannered, and got the job done in a timely fashion. He even went above and beyond and did a few extra things to clean up the area where I had extensive tree damage from this past summer from high winds and storms. I highly recommend Wolcott Outdoor Services for all your needs. You will not be disappointed!
Matt did a great job with removing an old rotted retaining wall, leveling it out and installing a French drain behind our house. Also mowed the steep hill. He was honest with us about not needing to reinstall a retaining wall — even though that could have been a bigger and more expensive job for him. He was honest with us and we appreciated that. He was priced good for the job he did. Very good with communicating any delays from weather or other things. Nice guy, would hire again.
Matt, Bruce and Gannon did a great job of installing a trench drain. They also removed 2 old stumps that were in the driveway and regraded the drive to help keep rainwater out of the garage. Very neat and clean work and highly professional. After a long winter of freezing and thawing, the stone driveway was a muddy mess. Matt came to my rescue and fixed the driveway. Thanks Matt!
Can't say enough. From a prompt reply to my first call to the completion of the job Matt Wolcott was professional, stood by his estimate, and truly cared about the quality of his work. His helper was adorable!
Matt will forever be my go to guy from here on! Fast, efficient, and one heck of a hard worker! He has gone above and beyond every time I've had him out to work on my property. Communication and fair pricing! A++ I cannot recommend W.O.C enough for the hard work they do! Thank you Matt!
I recently had a storm shelter installed by Wolcott Outdoor Services LLC, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience. From start to finish, the process was seamless. Matt and his team were incredibly prompt, arriving exactly when they said they would and completing the installation fast and efficiently. Communication throughout the project was wonderful; Matt kept me informed at every step and he was always available to answer any questions I had. The quality of the storm shelter itself is top-notch, providing me with peace of mind knowing my family is safe. I highly recommend Wolcott Outdoor Services LLC to anyone in need of a reliable and professional storm shelter.
About Wolcott
Wolcott has spent more than 20 years in land work: clearing, grading, excavating, and preparing sites. That background is why we became the Tennessee dealer for the Drinking Post. We already own the equipment and know how the soil here behaves, so a waterer that installs like a frost-free hydrant fits right into what we do best.
The Drinking Post is one way we help Tennessee families take care of their property. For storm shelters, excavation, land clearing, and outdoor projects, the same local team is one call away.
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Give Your Animals Fresh Water Every Day of the Year
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