What do you put fermented feed IN?

[TheFreemanFarm]

I have a flock of 25 chicks and I've been fermenting their food from day one- thanks to you guys!! I currently feed them in the little trough style feeder twice a day and they clean it out completely.

However, this won't work much longer- they're growing exponentially and love standing on/in the feed and crapping all over-- as chickens do! So, since a hanging feeder won't work what do you guys use? Pics please! I'm thinking we'll need to build some sort of trough?

 

[enola]

I bought 6 Christmas tree stands after Christmas last year. I think they make very good containers for feeding fermented feeds.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

I bought a piece of plastic guttering and cut it into 3+ foot lengths and use one for each flock.
You could also use quart or larger type cage cups.

 

[azpigs]

I have a flock of 25 chicks and I've been fermenting their food from day one- thanks to you guys!! I currently feed them in the little trough style feeder twice a day and they clean it out completely.

However, this won't work much longer- they're growing exponentially and love standing on/in the feed and crapping all over-- as chickens do! So, since a hanging feeder won't work what do you guys use? Pics please! I'm thinking we'll need to build some sort of trough?

I was just wondering this same thing. Have you figured anything out?

 

[nguyenkinhphuc2]

My case: 5 gallon bucket with lid: I drill several 2-in-radious holes near top.

 

[lazy gardener]

I use plastic dog bowls. And yes they will stand in it. I think they like the feel of it squishing between their toes. One of my favorite feeding dishes is a plastic chip and dip container. It's about 14" in diameter, with an outside ring for the chips, and a well in the middle for the dip. Dollar store specialty.

 

[RonP]

I've had a lot of luck finding old pots at flea markets...

 

[azpigs]

My case: 5 gallon bucket with lid: I drill several 2-in-radious holes near top.

Do you mean they eat out of that, or that's how you ferment it?

 

[nguyenkinhphuc2]

Do you mean they eat out of that, or that's how you ferment it?

They eat out of that. This is not the best draw, but just give you some idea.

 

[TheFreemanFarm]

I ended up buying two galvanized hog pans from TSC for cheap!