Feeding backyard chickens should hypothetically be a simple thing to do. You know what can chickens eat, but when the chicken feeders and waterers we buy fail to live up to expectations, it complicates things. There are many different styles of chicken feeders and waterers available today; some perform well, some fail quickly, and more still just don’t deliver the value we think they will. Over the years, I’ve used all sorts of off-the-shelf, commercial-grade, and even some home brew systems, all with mixed results. Hopefully, my years of expensive trial and error can help you pick the right chicken feeders and waterers for your flock.

Chickens aren’t fussy when it comes to feeding time.

They really couldn’t care less if you dumped their food on the ground, they would still eat and make a lot of mess while doing it!

We supply our flock with feeders so that waste can be minimized, food is kept clean and fresh and we can monitor how much they eat.

It also keeps the area cleaner and so discourages mice and rats from setting up camp in or near your coops.

Rats especially carry diseases that can be transmitted to your flock and so they should be actively discouraged.

In this article we are going to look at what your chickens need from a feeder, what makes the perfect feeder and finally, share with you some of our favorite feeders.

The ‘Ideal’ Chicken Feeder

Automatic Chicken Feeder Chook Food Feeder

This Automatic Chicken Feeder is made of rust-roof steel,provides a protected way of feeding your backyard chickens on demand. The feeder comes with a weight-operated lid which can be opened when chickens (minimum 500g) step onto the platform. The chooks can have their meals anytime and always in supply and prevent pesky rats, mice or birds pecking away the food.

Made from rust-proof steel

weight-operated lid

Keeps feed clean and fresh

Prevents little wild birds, rats and mice stealing feed

Water proof, saves valuable feed from rain

Coated in protective film just need to be removed and polished

Easy to assemble and low maintenance

Large capacity can hold up to 10KG of feed

Suitable for most bantams

Material:  Steel

Feed Capacity: 5kg approx.

Size (approx.): 51×35×19cm

Color: Silver

Standard Chicken Feeder

Our Standard Chicken Feeder is our most popular feeder. It’s genuinely a top-quality product and built to last, not like some products on the market today. We are so confident in this that we offer a 100% 24-month money-back guarantee.

Cantilevered lid prevents access by sparrows, rats, mice, and other pests.

Easy-access lid prevents rain from ruining your feed.

Sturdy metal construction provides trouble-free operation for years.

Storage area holds approx 9kg/20lb of poultry feed.

Aluminium, textured tread plate.

High quality galvanised finish built to last in tough, outdoor conditions.

Will feed up to 6 chickens for 10 days. Can feed large flocks if you don’t mind filling the feeder more often.

Comes with our 24-month 100% money-back guarantee!

Free up your weekends! Suitable for chickens, pheasants, and bantams. For lighter poultry slight modifications can be easily made.

Chicken Feeder Farm Poultry Chook Feeding Waterproof Steel Wall Mounted Coop

This chicken feeder helps streamline your job of feeding chickens. Made of galvanised steel, the feeder is perfect for outdoor use, as it can withstand nasty weathers for years. The wall-mounted design works great on rainy days, keeping the feed dry and clean. It is large enough to hold up to 15kg of chicken food like pellets, grain and scraps. With this feeder automatically doing the job, your flock no longer have to suffer from hunger when you are held up by other businesses. Save your time and effort with the helpful poultry feeder right now.

Holds 15kg of chicken feed – perfect for backyard flocks

Can be mounted to the wall or placed on a stand

The waterproof design keeps feed dry

Prevent feed wastage from spills

Noted: Galvanised steel only means the product is not easy to rust for a long time. 

When the coating starts to wear, it is still possible to rust. 

How you conserve and use the product will affect how soon it starts to rust.

This product comes with a 1 Year Manufacturer’s Warranty, please click here for details.

For warranty and returns assistance please contact us.

Statutory conditions and warranties also apply.Product Dimensions

28.5cm x 22cm x 35cm (L x D x H)

Material

Galvanised Anti-Rust/Corrosion Steel

Capacity

15KG

Made from durable, galvanized sheet metal and UV-resistant plastic materials.

Specifically designed to help keep dirt, debris, and unwanted pests, like mice, rats, and wild birds from accessing feed.

Features a treadle platform, which opens the lid and allows your flock to feed.

Features plastic edges to prevent spills and an adjustable mechanism of 0.50 lbs. to 4.5 lbs.

Features an easy-to-fill lid that stays open in a vertical position when filling and automatically locks when the lid is pressed down!

Your feathered friend’s feed will be free from debris and unwelcome invaders with the My Favorite Chicken Feedomatic Automatic Chicken & Duck Treadle Feeder! This handy feeder features a treadle platform, which opens the lid and allows your flock to feed. When they step off, the lid automatically closes so dirt, debris, and unwanted pests, like mice, rats, and wild birds can’t access the feed. It’s made from a combination of galvanized metal and UV-resistant plastic materials. It features plastic edges to prevent spills and an adjustable mechanism of 0.50 lbs. to 4.5 lbs. to find the right fit for your flock. It also features an easy-to-fill lid that stays open in a vertical position when filling, and automatically locks when the lid is pressed down. This handy feeder is sure to help keep feed fresh and hens happy!