Poultry Feeder: A ready supply of feed for chickens, chicks and quail

Poultry Feeder: Always enough feed in the coop

A poultry feeder takes a lot of work off your hands. You fill it once, and the feed slides down as soon as your hens peck some away. That saves time, reduces squabbling over food and keeps grain and pellets clean. With us you will find chicken feeders for hens, chicks and quail in plastic, metal and stainless steel, with rain cover, legs or treadle, from the small chick model to a 40 litre container.

Treadle and rain protection

A feeder with a treadle only opens when a hen steps onto the plate. Rats and wild birds are too light to move the lid and go away empty. If the feeder stands outdoors, a rain cover protects against wet and mould. Legs bring the feeding tray to the right height, so less bedding gets scratched into it. A feeder placed under a roof or inside the coop stays clean longer and draws fewer sparrows.

Choosing the right size

For a few hens in the garden, a small plastic feeder is enough. For larger flocks, a model holding 27 or 40 litres is worthwhile, as you refill it less often. For chicks there are feeders with a narrow tray, and for quail a quail feeder holding 1000 ml. If you enjoy a project, the DIY kit lets you build your own feeder. The SmartCoop feeder with dispenser and sensor fits neatly into the SmartCoop system. Whatever the size, check the tray regularly so the feed flows freely and does not get stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What size feeder do I need for 10 chickens?
For ten chickens, a feeder holding several kilos makes sense, so you only need to refill it once or twice a week. Larger models are worth it if you travel often, as long as the feed inside stays dry.

How do I train chickens to use a treadle feeder?
Fix the lid open for the first few days so the hens discover the feed inside. Then let it close a little more step by step until the birds have learnt to step onto the treadle.

What kind of feed works in a poultry feeder?
Pellets, layers mash and grain mixes all flow well. Wet mash belongs in a trough instead, because it clogs in a feeder and spoils quickly.