ABOUT THE GRANDPAS AUTOMATIC CHICKEN FEEDER
Animals
The feeder can be used by chickens, bantams, and pheasants.
Using with Lighter Birds
For very light birds or bantams which are too light for the feeder, it is very easy to adjust the feeder by putting a small weight on the tread plate. Do not use with baby chickens as they may get caught when bigger birds step off.
How many chickens can feed at once?
A large feeder can have 4-5 chickens eating together at one time. Because of its larger capacity, we recommend the large feeder for flocks of a dozen or more birds.
A standard feeder can have 3 – 4 chickens eating together at one time, but can be easily be used to feed a flock. We recommend the standard feeder for flocks up to a dozen chickens but if you don’t mind filling it more often then it will support more.
Assembly
The product comes almost fully assembled, just fasten the treadplate on and you’re ready to go.
The whole product fits easily into your car for transport.
Feed Size
A large feeder can hold 18kg/40lb feed: generally will feed 12 hens for 10 days.
A standard feeder holds 9kg/20lbs feed: generally will feed 6 hens for 10 days.
Training birds
The feeders come with 2 training bolts to limit movement and instructions for their use: 2 settings with one week on each setting.
Feed Types
The Feeders are suitable for all dry feeds.
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T
Positively Brilliant, I have had many feeders and this is by far the best. A bit expensive but would buy again. Persevere with the training . My hens got the hang of it within a week !! Great
Looks robust, time will tell. No spilt food for rodents. Over all thrilled with purchase and would highly recommend.
Thank you Grandpa !!
D
Great quality product and fast delivery. I'm still training my girls to use it, so it's open in the lower position. I'm hoping they'll use it - but these things take time.
E
I’ve bought 3 before for different groups of birds and they are worth the extra money. They are built to last and keep rats from eating the feed.
J
it works - the chicken are happy - and I have fun and eggs
K
This is a fantastic device once your chickens get used to it. One of mine learned how to use it within days whilst another seemed to take a couple of weeks to understand how to get to get to her pellets. It caused some uncertainty for the owner but we got there at last!