Creep feeder?

[NYchickee]

I want to buy a creep feeder for my chickens and ducks. I have seen several brands (Kane, Miller Mtg., #88). Does anyone have any experience with any of these? How much feed do they hold?

 

[OrneryCuss]

I have been using a Nelson #88 creep feeder for my 3 hens. It holds 10 lbs. The only problem I had with it was one hen liked to throw much of the food to the ground. I inserted a strip of poultry wire on the feed trough so they have to reach through the openings in the wire to get the feed, and I don't find feed on the ground any more. It does not come with a top cover, but the way mine is mounted, I wouldn't need the cover anyway.

 

[RubyNala97]

I have been using a Nelson #88 creep feeder for my 3 hens. It holds 10 lbs. The only problem I had with it was one hen liked to throw much of the food to the ground. I inserted a strip of poultry wire on the feed trough so they have to reach through the openings in the wire to get the feed, and I don't find feed on the ground any more. It does not come with a top cover, but the way mine is mounted, I wouldn't need the cover anyway.

I'm looking for this exact feeder. It fits the Dimensions of one of my nest boxes perfectly. But I can't find it! Where did you but it? Thank you!

 

[OrneryCuss]

I found mine in a Tractor Supply Co. store, but I don't see it online now. Maybe they are only in stores?

 

[RubyNala97]

I found mine in a Tractor Supply Co. store, but I don't see it online now.   Maybe they are only in stores?

Tractor supply stopped carrying them all together. I'm thinking maybe the company stopped making them because no one sells them anymore. I found a rusty, used one on eBay for $69! I think I'll have to look for a different brand with similar measurements. Thank you for responding!!!

 

[BirdaMay]

Looks like Amazon has the Miller Co. ones (2 hole baby pig feeder) for $25.67
They are 8" x 8.2" x 12.5".

 

[RubyNala97]

Looks like Amazon has the Miller Co. ones (2 hole baby pig feeder) for $25.67

They are 8" x 8.2" x 12.5".

 

Oh really? That's interesting. I was looking for one to fit one of the best boxes in the coop I have but I have taken all feed out of the coop. Maybe I'll put one in for winter. Thanks!