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Here's one I looked at online: http://www.chicken-house.co.uk/acatalog/10_kg_Rat_Proof_Treadle_chicken_Feeder.html It's about $63 U.S. plus shipping. I don't know how much they'd charge for the shipping.

Quote: No, I don't think you're being crazy. I wondered about that at first too. The chickens learn pretty quickly how to open the lid without being hit by it on the way up or down.

Quote: It would all depend on how tight the lid fit. The larger fire ants probably couldn't get into the ones I made but I don't know about those tiny ones we have here. I think you could make a seal from felt or rubber or something around the cover. I noticed last night that I have a new...

I think you will find the metal treadle feeders well worth the price, even if the price seems steep. I too had a sparrow problem; they were eating more than my chickens were. When you consider that, it wouldn't take long to offset the cost of the feeder (especially if you feed organic). I...