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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Customer Reviews
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Second feeder I’ve ordered due to increase in flock.
Easy to order.
Fast and efficient next day delivery.
Chickens learnt how to use it after 2 days.
No mess and keeps the rats away!
J
Hi, my 5 rescue girls mastered the feeder in 3 days! I found the secret was a small floor tile on treadle for first day so closed more slowly and quietly but they were still getting used to the lid moving. Didn't need this by day 2. another tip is ensuring it is the only source of food, Including treats. A down side is they seem to get tone of food in ridges either side and under treadle. You need to keep an eye on bolts in treadle arms as can work loose with all the movement. I also wish I'd bought the large size, as 3-4 max can eat at same time and I have 5! I would recommend as ideal if out at bedtime and not there to bring food inside and my girls easily adapted to its noise.
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This is the second one of these feeders I have purchased having been impressed with the first which is doing duty in with my main hen flock. This one is to use with the bachelor flock. Over many years I have tried various feeders but this is the first to successfully keep feed safe and prevent wastage from spillage. There are copies on the market but the reviews about the issues with them not fully doing the job clearly point to the original grandpa feeder still being the best.
G
Pleased with build quality. After many recommendations from chicken owners who have rat problems I purchased a treadle feeder and my chickens are learning to accept it. They are on stage one and taking things slowly. The box it arrived in is also perfect for Freddy, my Cockerell, who I bring in every night, and he sleeps in it in our cloakroom. Thank you.
D
Expensive but worth it. Have had cheaper ones in the past, all spilt food and/or fell apart. Love this product
Thank you for your review.